Man City XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Community Shield today

The Norway international, who scored twice in three appearances against the Gunners last season, provided supporters with a mini-scare after sitting out the final part of Thursday’s open training session.However, new City boss Enzo Maresca has insisted that his star striker is available for selection in Cardiff.Though Haaland is healthy, he did not feature at all during pre-season after being given an extended break following Norway’s memorable run to the World Cup quarter-finals this summer.As such, he may have to settle for a place on the bench at the Principality Stadium as the in-form Omar Marmoush - who has been linked with a move away from City - leads the line after netting a brace in the 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid last weekend.Rico Lewis is an option having started there in the win over a K-League All Stars XI earlier this month.Likewise £116million summer signing Elliot Anderson as he looks to make his Man City debut, but the England international has only recently returned to training, along with Marc Guehi and Rayan Cherki, so Nico Gonzalez may get the nod instead.World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri is now back at Man City following minor back surgery and Maresca said on Friday that he was ready to train, but he seems unlikely to feature here as Barcelona prepare another bid for his services.Rayan Ait-Nouri has caught the eye during pre-season and is pushing for a start at left-back, which would mean Josko Gvardiol moving inside to partner Ruben Dias at the heart of the City defence.Phil Foden is set to start in the No10 role, with Antoine Semenyo and Jeremy Doku - fresh off signing a new five-year contract - completing the attacking trio behind Marmoush.Read MorePredicted Man City XI (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Kovacic, Nico; Semenyo, Foden, Doku; MarmoushDoubts: Savinho, McAidoo, Rodri, GrealishTime and date: 3pm BST on Sunday August 16, 2026Venue: Principality Stadium, CardiffHow to watch: TNT Sports 1