I don't think so, this is all different, Arsenal has improved a lot better while Man City was left with several players, in terms of strength Manchester City is still strong but Arsenal should not be underestimated.
Last season, the competition between these two teams was very fierce, and so is this time, I think both teams still have the same chance to win this match and win the first title this season.
Yes, in my opinion this season Man City will not easily win the EPL League trophy. Because Arteta and Pep Guardiola have similar brains, they like tinkering with formations, that's why Pep Guardiola wanted to recruit Arteta as his assistant when Arteta was still a senior Arsenal player.
On the other hand, Arsenal will certainly not repeat the same mistakes as last season, with the addition of three new players this season apart from Emile Smith Rowe who looks stronger and more confident. Including Kiwior who seems to have developed, including Leo and Jorgi who have got chemistry with Arsenal. Thus the competition to win the EPL league this season will be even tougher.
Both of these teams will be tested who is stronger this weekend. I see who wins the community shield will later become a trigger to get the EPL trophy. If Arsenal get this trophy, I believe Arsenal will win the EPL title this season and vice versa.