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How important is Community Shield to a team's season?

How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
BBC News Sunday 16 August 2026, 05:29 UTC 1 min read
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Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?

Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
Community Shield (ORG) Premier League champions Arsenal (ORG) Manchester City (LOCATION)
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