CS: Arsenal v Manchester City

Doors at 9AM.

Opposition fans categorically not welcome. This is to ensure that space be available for deserving Gooners.

Welcome back. We’re excited to welcome you all back for the new season. Mainly, we’re excited to welcome you back as champions of England. Let it sink in. Arsenal are the champions of England. Our first Boston Gooners event of the season will be the Community Shield against Manchester City!

It may be a new season, but we’re picking up right where we left off: Hating Manchester City. It’s a new era for City, and while the world awaits the verdict on their “allegedly” decade long fraud and financial crimes, Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola with an eye on doing something new. Following Pep, City have watched Bernardo Silva and John Stones leave on free transfers. Rodri may also be joining Madrid—not yet confirmed as of this writing. But enough about them.

Let’s talk about the champions: Arsenal. Christos Tzolis has joined the fray to replace Leandro Trossard. Those are some big shoes to fill, and we wish Leo all the best in Turkey. Beyond that, many players won't yet be ready to start. Players are looking for fitness first, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see most of the first team, especially those who went deep in the World Cup, not make the bench. That being said, it’s a chance at a trophy, and Mikel will use what he has available. It could be a great opportunity for Hale Enders like Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Max Dowman, all at very different moments in their careers, to make an impact, whether it’s a starting role, remaining in the squad, or wanting a bigger role.

Will Arsenal put down a marker for the new season? Or will Maresca’s City begin their new chapter with a victory? Join us at Dillon’s on Sunday August 16^th and help us answer the age old question: Is the Community Shield a trophy or a pre-season friendly? See you soon!

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