Odegaard's importance, Anderson and Foden struggle - how the players rated

Arsenal dominated Manchester City in the Community Shield match at the Principality Stadium, securing a 3-0 victory. Riccardo Calafiori scored the opening goal for City, followed by a close-range header from Kai Havertz for Arsenal. Martin Odegaard sealed the win for the Premier League champions just three minutes after halftime with a clever finish.

While Odegaard's performance was praised, other players faced struggles. Ben White, an experienced member of Arsenal's squad, provided valuable back-up to Noni Madueke in attack and made a crucial block to deny Jeremy Doku. Cristhian Mosquera displayed a good recovery run and pass, while Gabriel Magalhaes effectively blocked crosses, keeping Haaland quiet.

The rating of 8 was awarded to Riccardo Calafiori, who showcased his importance to Arsenal's attack with unpredictable roaming and set-up play. Myles Lewis-Skelly, who played an excellent pre-season form, received a 8 for his mature performance. Bruno Guimaraes, a plug and play option for Arsenal, earned an 8 for his quick play forward when receiving the ball. Riccardo Calafiori, Christos Tzolis, and Kai Havertz all received a 8 for their contributions to the match.

The article also highlighted the performance of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke, all receiving a 7 for their efforts in the game. However, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Zubimendi were rated lower at 6, indicating room for improvement. Elliot Anderson, one of Manchester City's midfielders, received a 6 for his overall performance but struggled to make an impact.