How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
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Cole Palmer is a forward for Chelsea and was left out of the England World Cup squad.
Darwin Nunez is a 27-year-old forward from Uruguay, currently playing for Al-Hilal.
Dean Henderson is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Hugo Ekitike is a professional football player known for his role as a striker.
Ismaila Sarr is a professional football player representing Senegal.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is a forward for Crystal Palace and a French international.
Nigeria striker known for his performances in the Scottish Premiership and internationally.
Raheem Sterling is an English winger who previously played for Chelsea and Manchester City.
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Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
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