Viktor Gyokeres is confident that Arsenal will take the Community Shield seriously when they face Manchester City in just a few days. Although the fixture is often viewed as a friendly that provides teams with an opportunity to prepare for the new season, Gyokeres believes Arsenal will be focused on winning. As the season’s curtain-raiser, the Community Shield is sometimes considered little more than another preparation match, particularly because players may not be at their best physically when the game takes place. Winning the Community Shield would provide Arsenal with a positive start to the season and allow them to build momentum before their Premier League campaign begins. Despite the Community Shield being used by many teams as part of their preparation, the Arsenal forward believes there is no question that the club will want to lift the trophy.