This Sunday, Arsenal and Manchester City will face off in the Community Shield. BBN has made a bold prediction for this final.
Community Shield matches seldom feature teams at full strength, as players are still finding their rhythm. Manchester City is set to implement tactical changes under new manager Enzo Maresca.
However, Arsenal looks like the clear favourite. Last season, the Gunners were the best team in the country, boasting both cohesion and consistency.
The stats also favour Mikel Arteta, as Maresca has yet to record a win against his counterpart, managing just two draws and one defeat in their previous encounters.
Moreover, Arsenal has been historically successful in this tournament. The club has clinched the trophy in the last five finals. Only Manchester United has triumphed more often, with a total of 21 victories. The Gunners are now in pursuit of their 18th title.
Prediction:
Arsenal 2 - Manchester City 1
