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Community Shield Poll closed

Arsenal vs Manchester City

Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 15:00 · Principality Stadium, Cardiff

ARS
Arsenal
3
3–0
MCI
Manchester City
0
Total votes
1,097
Most wanted to win
MCI · 59%
Attendance
58,056
Venue
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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How the world voted

A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 1,097 votes across 17 countries.

Final sentiment
Arsenal vs Manchester City
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Arsenal
Manchester City
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Coloured by leading team

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The world wanted to win
Manchester City
59% of 1,097 votes
Actual result
Arsenal 3–0 Manchester City
Fans wanted Manchester City, but Arsenal took the win.

Match summary

Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The gunners have made a significant statement in their intent to dominant again this season. The reigning Premier League champions continued their strong start when Christos Tzolis’ cross towards the six-yard box had to be collected by Gianluigi Donnarumma, after being deflected towards the Italian.Arsenal controlled the second half to secure a first trophy of the season, easing into the strongest possible start for the Tottenham Hospur rivals.

Who2Win fan sentiment

Manchester City carried Who2Win support 59%–41% across 17 countries.

Strongest support · Arsenal
  • 🇧🇷Brazil60%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland75%
Strongest support · Manchester City
  • 🇬🇧United Kingdom60%
  • 🇺🇸United States54%
  • 🇲🇽Mexico61%
  • 🇪🇸Spain60%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan67%
Closest voting countries
  • 🇺🇸United States46–54
  • 🇪🇸Spain40–60
  • 🇧🇷Brazil60–40

Regional sentiment

Final continental breakdown for Arsenal vs Manchester City.

Europe

No votes yet
ARS 50%MCI 50%

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North America

No votes yet
ARS 50%MCI 50%

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South America

No votes yet
ARS 50%MCI 50%

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Asia

No votes yet
ARS 50%MCI 50%

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Africa

No votes yet
ARS 50%MCI 50%

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Oceania

No votes yet
ARS 50%MCI 50%

Awaiting first votes

Head-to-head history

Arsenal and Manchester City have met in the Community Shield several times in the modern era, including Arsenal's 3-0 win in 2014, City's 2018 league-season dominance, Arsenal's penalty-shootout victory in the 2023 curtain-raiser and further title-defining league meetings since. Few fixtures in world football have shaped recent Premier League seasons more than this one.

Why this match mattered

A statement of intent for the Premier League Champions

Who2Win Verdict

The fan poll drew 1,097 votes, with Manchester City taking 59% and Arsenal receiving 41%. The 18-point gap shows that voters clearly preferred Manchester City to win the Community Shield fixture.

Arsenal’s strongest backing came from Brazil, Ireland and the Netherlands, reflecting pockets of support across South America and Europe. Manchester City led among voters in the United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, Spain and Ecuador, giving them a broader geographical spread across Europe and the Americas. That wider international backing helped City secure the poll majority.

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