What Pep Guardiola told Cole Palmer to do before coming on to score for Man City vs Arsenal
Cole Palmer has revealed Pep Guardiola told him to "be himself" before he came off the bench to score a wonder goal for Manchester City vs Arsenal.
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Kyle Walker reaction shows Man City strength despite Arsenal defeat
Manchester City were the only team to qualify for the Community Shield but somehow ended up losing it.
Arsenal win shootout to deny Man City in Community Shield
LONDON :Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield on Sunday and strike the first blow in this season's rivalry between the two clubs.
Man City player ratings vs Arsenal as Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden good
Ortega: Made two good saves in the first half to stop Arsenal taking the lead, and had little to do after that. Charged down twice in possession though. 7
Man City know Arsenal weakness will be tested in Community Shield
Pep Guardiola knows that his team will not be heading into this game close to full fitness, and they have lost the last two Community Shield games with that approach. That did not stop them from winning the Premier League though (and the rest), and so there will not be much for Manchester City to take from this match beyond their pursuit of six trophies in a calendar year.
Pep Guardiola's Phil Foden reality check could see return of forgotten Man City tactic
"With Gundo leaving, maybe he can play more in that position. We will see," said Pep Guardiola of Phil Foden's chances of playing in central midfield.
How Man City should line up vs Arsenal in Community Shield
Manchester City begin their new season against last year's title rivals Arsenal at Wembley.
Man City's two best midfielders might play less than last season thanks to Stones and Kovacic
Ilkay Gundogan's departure threatened to disrupt Manchester City's midfield, but the quick signing of Mateo Kovacic looks to be a shrewd replacement for just £25m.