Why Man City’s FA Cup win is good news for Arsenal
Manchester City’s latest FA Cup triumph has since given rise to some encouraging news for Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s troops, of course, were back in action a short time ago.
Amid the ongoing pursuit of a historic treble, the Sky Blues made the trip to Wembley, for a showpiece meeting with arch rivals Manchester United.
And, when all was said and done, the former, once more, did enough to best their city neighbours.
Soon-to-be free agent Ilkay Gundogan proved the star of the show, notching a brace either side of the interval to ensure that Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser ultimately proved to be little more than a United consolation.
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC 🦸@IlkayGuendogan with another magical volley ✨#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/HLCo4VpARt
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 3, 2023
As alluded to above, though, City’s latest title will not only have been celebrated by those of a Citizens persuasion.
Owing to their 2nd-placed Premier League finish, and United’s defeat, Mikel Arteta’s troops have earned the right to take on Guardiola’s City, in the upcoming edition of the Community Shield.
[🚨] Official: The 2023 Community Shield will be #ManCity vs Arsenal.
— City Zone (@City_Zone_) June 3, 2023
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