This weekend marks a thrilling start to the football season, with the Community Shield featuring Arsenal and Manchester City at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday at 3pm. This encounter, a battle between the FA Cup winners and the champions, returns to Cardiff for the first time since 2006.

On Saturday, the Football League kicks off with a variety of matches, including a Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Lincoln, while Bolton faces Preston in an exciting derby. The action continues with League One and League Two games, highlighted by Leicester’s season opener against Notts County.

In athletics, the European Athletics Championships take center stage, with key events planned for the evening. Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu will represent Britain in the men's 100m relay, aiming to build on their individual successes. Amy Hunt, the women’s double sprint gold medallist, also seeks glory in the relays.

Emillia Hawkins will be at the helm for Matchday Live, providing updates and insights into all the football happenings, while Sean Ingle reports from Birmingham, covering the athletics events.

As the weekend unfolds, fans are encouraged to share their thoughts on the significance of the Community Shield and the upcoming league fixtures by emailing matchday.live@theguardian.com. With excitement brewing across both sports, this weekend promises to be a memorable one.