Community Shield: Arsenal thrash Man City to win first silverware of season
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in this year’s Community Shield, to win first silverware of the 2026/2027 campaign. The Gunners came out flying in the game played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales. They took the lead within the opening seconds, after Myles Lewis-Skelly found Riccardo Calafiori inside the box. Calafiori kept his […] Community Shield: Arsenal thrash Man City…
Arsenal secured their first silverware of the 2026/2027 season by defeating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales. The Gunners took an early lead within the opening minute when Riccardo Calafiori scored from a penalty. Arsenal extended their lead before halftime through a header from Kai Havertz, despite Martin Odegaard's intervention.
Odegaard then added a third goal for Arsenal with a dribble into the box. The victory sets the stage for Arsenal's defense of their title against Coventry City on Friday, while Manchester City will face Bournemouth.
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