Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield 2026 Live Score: ARS take lead in 25 seconds

Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield, marking their fourth win in the fixture and maintaining a perfect 100% record against their Premier League rivals. The match, held at the Principality Stadium, saw Arsenal dominate from the outset, with Mikel Arteta's side displaying their readiness and seriousness for the upcoming campaign.

Just 23 seconds into the game, Arsenal took the lead when Riccardo Calafiori capitalized on a pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly, finishing past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The early goal, the first scored in the opening minute of the fixture in 58 years, set the tone for a dominant display from Arsenal.

The lead was doubled in the second half when Christos Tzolis headed in a cross from Kai Havertz, with Donnarumma inadvertently aiding the goal. Tzolis then added a second goal shortly after the restart, assisting Odegaard's decisive third and final score. Odegaard praised his team's performance, stating that they showed they are serious and ready to win more trophies.

Manchester City, who began the match as FA Cup champions, struggled to create clear scoring opportunities throughout the game. Phil Foden and Erling Haaland had limited chances, with Raya making crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet. Haaland, who recently won the Golden Boot with 27 goals in the previous season, was largely quiet and withdrawn before halftime.

The victory provides Arsenal with an early-season triumph and sets the stage for their new Premier League campaign, which begins against Coventry City on Friday. Odegaard expressed his team's intent to attack and defend their crown, emphasizing their desire to win more trophies, including the Champions League title they narrowly missed last season.