Explained in plain English
What's the Community Shield?
This is an annual match in English football, played between the winners of the Premier League and the FA Cup from the previous season. It's often seen as the curtain-raiser for the new domestic season. Manchester City, as Premier League champions, will play Arsenal, who won the FA Cup, next weekend.
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