Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis within the Group Defend in Cardiff on Sunday with each side seeking 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 winning 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 battle it out as soon as once more.
The right way to 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 and could be streamed through the HBO Max app.
Stats for Arsenal versus Manchester Metropolis
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has gained all 4 of his Group Defend matches (two as a participant, two as a supervisor)
- Solely Manchester United (21) have gained this trophy greater than Arsenal (17)
- Arsenal have gained this fixture on the final 5 instances they’ve taken half
- Arsenal have gained all three of their Group Defend matches towards Metropolis, beating them 4-0 in 1934, 3-0 in 2014 and, most lately, 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 gained eight instances.
