Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis within the Group Protect in Cardiff on Sunday with each side trying to lay down an early marker.
Final season, Arsenal claimed their first Premier League title in 22 years after edging out Metropolis in an absorbing battle on the prime of the desk.
Metropolis secured their place on this curtain-raiser by successful the FA Cup, including to the EFL Cup crown they secured earlier within the season.
Each side have strengthened over the summer season and head into the brand new season anticipated to combat it out as soon as once more.
How you can watch Arsenal v Manchester Metropolis: TV and on-line streams
Arsenal versus Manchester Metropolis kicks off at 3pm UK time on Sunday. It’s being proven on TNT Sports activities and might be streamed by way of the HBO Max app.
Stats for Arsenal versus Manchester Metropolis
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has received all 4 of his Group Protect matches (two as a participant, two as a supervisor)
- Solely Manchester United (21) have received this trophy greater than Arsenal (17)
- Arsenal have received this fixture on the final 5 occasions they’ve taken half
- Arsenal have received all three of their Group Protect matches in opposition to Metropolis, beating them 4-0 in 1934, 3-0 in 2014 and, most not too long ago, 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 attract 2023.
- On the previous 10 events the sport has been between the league champions and the FA Cup winners, the FA Cup holders have received eight occasions.
