Arsenal new boy makes big first impression in Community Shield 💪

English Premier League champions Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over FA Cup winners Manchester City in the FA Community Shield match at Principality Stadium, marking the club's 18th Community Shield triumph. The win served as the opening match of the new Premier League season. Goals from Ricardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard contributed to Arsenal's dominant performance, setting the stage for a first win in four meetings against Manchester City.

Coach Pep Guardiola was absent due to his summer departure, with new coach Enzo Maresca fielding record signing Elliot Anderson in midfield for his debut. Arsenal had previously failed to defeat Manchester City in their last three encounters, but they broke the deadlock in the first minute, with Calafiori's precise shot putting City ahead.

Havertz extended the lead just 5 minutes later with a headed goal from a deep cross. Odegaard sealed the win with a stunning goal in the second half, collecting a pass from Tzolis and slotting into an empty net after dribbling past both a defender and goalkeeper. This victory marked the club's first Community Shield win since 2023, and their third since 2020.