Why Ruben Dias has been named Man City captain vs Arsenal

Ruben Dias captained Enzo Maresca's Manchester City side during their first competitive match of the season. The team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Community Shield. Following the loss, the defender admitted that the performance was not good enough. Dias had been appointed captain specifically for this encounter, which marked the beginning of Maresca's tenure in competitive action. The result leaves the Manchester City squad reflecting on their disappointing display against their rivals.