THE Community Shield will take place TODAY as Premier League winners Arsenal take on FA Cup holders Manchester City.

The Gunners were crowned kings of English for the first time in 22 years last season.

Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Premier LeagueArsenal lifted their first Premier League trophy in 22 years last season Credit: Getty FILES-FBL-ENG-PR-ESP-COACHESPep Guardiola ended his Manchester City tenure with an FA Cup triumph Credit: AFP

‘s men sealed top spot with a game to spare after title rivals City failed to beat in their penultimate match of the campaign.

did end this Etihad tenure with two trophies, winning the and .

beat 2-0 in the League Cup showpiece before overcoming to win the oldest prize in world football.

replaced Guardiola in the hot seat in the blue half of Manchester, and the former Chelsea boss will be looking to kickstart his journey with silverware.

Arsenal are aiming to build winning momentum as Arteta aims to bolster the Gunners’ trophy cabinet.

Today’s match promises fireworks and it could go all the way to decide who takes home the iconic shield.

Does Community Shield go to extra time or straight to penalties if Arsenal vs Man City ends as a draw?

The Community Shield goes straight to penalties if the score is level after 90 minutes.

Since 1993, the Community Shield has gone to spot kicks and is not shared between the teams if it is a draw.

Between 1949 and 1991, the shield was shared 11 times following drawn results.

How to watch the Community Shield

  • The Community Shield will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm BST.
  • You can live stream the match via the HBO Max website/app.
  • Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the game.