First choice XI for new season Pep Guardiola said that the pre-season tour in Asia was the 'best possible preparation' for the new season in his Community Shield programme notes, while admitting that the Manchester City squad still need to get some more sharpness into their legs.
The starting XI at Wembley reflected the fitter players from the tour, with Kevin De Bruyne on the bench after not playing in Japan or Korea.
Nathan Ake wasn't risked after his injury and new signing Josko Gvardiol wasn't in the squad either. The only surprise in the side facing Arsenal was Phil Foden's place on the bench, with the rest of the XI picking itself.
When the Premier League defence starts at Turf Moor, Ederson will return in place of cup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. When De Bruyne and Ake are fit, they presumably replace Julian Alvarez and Manu Akanji. ALSO READ: Guardiola spots 'incredible' Man City trait vs Arsenal that will help them That leaves a strong squad and a first-choice starting XI that will defend the treble.