Explainer: Who Man City Will Play in Community Shield After Winning EPL, FA Cup

• Traditionally, the Community Shield has been played between the previous season's Premier League winners and the club that lifted the FA Cup
• However, the format of the contest has changed since the fixture was introduced in 1908 to take into consideration the eventuality of one team winning both tournaments
• City secured both titles this term, with Pep Guardiola's charges stunning rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final to lift the trophy

Manchester City have enjoyed a successful 2022/23 campaign under Pep Guardiola, with the English giants on course to winning a historic treble.

While City failed to defend the League Cup successfully, they have gone on to win two major domestic titles in the form of the Premier League and the FA Cup.

The Etihad landlords secured the EPL title with three games to spare, with the side beating initial favourites Arsenal to the crown.

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City went on to cap off their incredible domestic campaign with the FA Cup triumph on Saturday, June 3, when they stunned rivals Man United in the final at Wembley Stadium.

According to Sky Sports, Ilkay Gundogan was the match hero during the final, with his double enough to steer Pep Guardiola's charges to victory.

Who will City play in Community Shield?

City's triumph in both the Premier League and the FA Cup left a section of fans confused about who they will be playing in the Community Shield.

According to Sportbible, the Community Shield has traditionally been played between the winner of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup.

However, the format has changed since the fixture was introduced in 1908.

In that regard, City will be coming up against this season's Premier League runners-up in the competition during the curtain raiser.

Arsenal, who had been touted as the firm favourites to win the EPL this season, had to settle for a second-place finish behind City.

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Haaland’s elite mentality

Sports Brief also reported on Erling Haaland’s elite mentality after his side’s FA Cup victory.

Haaland could be heard telling Gundogan, “One more, one more”, moments after the full time whistle in reference to the one piece of silverware remaining for City to complete their treble.

The Norwegian had a fairly quiet game, and has bagged only one goal in his last eight matches across all competitions.