Community Shield: Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

<p>Arsenal legend Paul Merson has given his prediction for the Gunners’ FA Community Shield tie with Manchester City this weekend.</p>, <p>Arsenal will face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday evening at Wembley Stadium.</p>, <p>Mikel Arteta’s side finished in second place on the Premier League table last season, while Man City won the title.</p>, <p>Merson, however, is backing the north London club to make a statement against Pep Guardiola’s side.</p>, <p>Merson (quoted by Sportskeeda) said: “I’m one of the few people who think that this is a massive game, and it is particularly important that Arsenal make a statement against Manchester City in this game.</p>, <p>“Arsenal lost both their Premier League games against Manchester City last season. If they lose this game as well, they will go into a new season having lost three big games on the trot to their league rivals.”</p>