sport news Leicester vs Manchester City - Community Shield 2021: Date, TV channel, stream, ...

sport news Leicester vs Manchester City - Community Shield 2021: Date, TV channel, stream, ...
sport news Leicester vs Manchester City - Community Shield 2021: Date, TV channel, stream, ...

Premier League champions Manchester City take on Leicester in a battle for the first trophy of the season on Saturday, the Community Shield. 

In a match that marks the beginning of the domestic season, City will take on last year's FA Cup champions Leicester, who could do with another trophy after the disappointment of missing out on a top-four finish once more last season. 

The final was contested by Arsenal and Liverpool last year, with the former running out winners on penalties in a behind closed doors Wembley Stadium. 

As we saw throughout the European Championships, Wembley will be 'partially full' for Saturday's final, with stadia across the county to be at full capacity as the Premier League season commences the following Friday.  

It's the first real test for both clubs ahead of the new campaign, with Leicester kicking off the 2021/22 season at home to Wolves, while City travel to Harry Kane's Tottenham in their opener.  

With the match-up swiftly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details.  

Manchester City return to the Community Shield after a one-year absence, after winning their third Premier League title in four campaigns last season

Manchester City return to the Community Shield after a one-year absence, after winning their third Premier League title in four campaigns last season

They come up against Leicester, who beat Chelsea in a famous FA Cup triumph last season

They come up against Leicester, who beat Chelsea in a famous FA Cup triumph last season

When is the Community Shield? 

Leicester and Man City will battle it out for the Community Shield on Saturday, August 7, 

The match, which notoriously marks the start of the domestic campaign, will kick-off at 5.15pm BST. 

It will be played at Wembley Stadium, with fans set to attend once more, after 60,000 fans were permitted to watch the final of the European Championships in July.  

Leicester have been allocated 26,639 seats and City 26,602 in a partially full stadium.  

How to watch the Community Shield

The match will be broadcast live on ITV in the UK, with their ITV Player streaming service also available for viewers. 

For those who prefer their coverage via the airwaves, talkSPORT will also be providing radio commentary, starting at 5pm, as will BBC Radio 5 Live.  

Sportsmail will also be running a live blog, so you can keep up-to-date with us.  

Team news

It could be an exciting watch for the Leicester fans, who might just

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