Arsenal news ahead of community shield
Here are some Arsenal news updates ahead of the Community Shield match against Liverpool:
Injury Updates
- Hector Bellerin is expected to miss the Community Shield due to a knee injury.
- Rob Holding is also a doubt for the match due to a minor injury.
- Mesut Ozil is fit and available for selection after recovering from a minor knee issue.
- Sokratis Papastathopoulos is expected to start after recovering from a minor injury.
Team News
- Unai Emery has confirmed that he will start with a strong team, with a mix of experienced players and young talents.
- The Spanish manager has hinted that he may start with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leading the line.
- Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka are expected to start on the wings, with Nicolas Pepe and Mesut Ozil providing width and creativity.
Liverpool News
- Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that he will start with a strong team, with a mix of experienced players and young talents.
- The German manager has hinted that he may start with a 4-3-3 formation, with Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino, and Mohamed Salah leading the attack.
- Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are expected to start at the back, with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson providing midfield cover.
Community Shield History
- Arsenal have won the Community Shield 14 times, with their last win coming in 2015.
- Liverpool have won the Community Shield 15 times, with their last win coming in 2019.
- The Community Shield is a traditional season-opening match in English football, with the winner receiving the Charity Shield trophy.
Match Odds
- Arsenal are currently priced at 11/4 to win the match, with Liverpool priced at 4/5.
- The draw is priced at 12/5.
Prediction
- I predict that Liverpool will win the match 2-1, with Sadio Mané and Roberto Firmino scoring for the Reds.