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EXCLUSIVE: Leicester City's King Power Stadium is set to host next season's Community Shield with Wembley unable to host July showpiece due to women's Euros final

Daily Mail | May 2, 2022

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Leicester's King Power Stadium has emerged as the frontrunner to host next season’s Community Shield.

A final decision is yet to be made but insiders have disclosed that the 32,261-seat venue has edged ahead of Elland Road, Villa Park, the Emirates Stadium and the London Stadium.

Wembley is unavailable on July 31 because it is hosting the women’s European Championship final.

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The King Power Stadium is the frontrunner to host next season’s Community Shield

Leicester City won this season's Community Shield at Wembley back in August

The Community Shield will see the winners of the FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea face the Premier League champions, either Manchester City or Liverpool.

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