Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass
Riccardo Calafiori and Kai Havertz put the Gunners ahead before Martin Odegaard netted after the interval to cap a resounding victory.
On Sunday, Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield match, signaling their confidence ahead of the Premier League season. In a masterclass display, Arteta's team quickly established their superiority, with Calafiori scoring the quickest goal in the competition's history just 24 seconds into the game.
A clinical Havertz header just before halftime further solidified Arsenal's lead. The Gunners maintained their intensity throughout, with Martin Odegaard netting a third goal after the break to secure a resounding win. The match also served as an opportunity for Arsenal to showcase their new signings, with Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis making impactful contributions.
With this victory, Arsenal, already favorites for their first consecutive Premier League title since 2004-05, look poised for a dominant season, starting their campaign against promoted Coventry on August 21.
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