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  "id": 1356002,
  "title": "Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/arsenal-rout-man-city-in-community-shield-masterclass-1356002",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:16:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/17/arsenal-rout-man-city-in-community-shield-masterclass"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield match on Sunday, demonstrating their dominance ahead of the upcoming Premier League season. Mikel Arteta's side scored quickly, with Riccardo Calafiori opening the scoring just 24 seconds in. Kai Havertz then added a header before half-time, before Martin Odegaard sealed the victory with a late goal. This masterclass also showcased new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, who provided crucial assists. The win solidifies Arsenal's position as title contenders for the first time since 2004-05, and sets them up for a strong start to their campaign, with their opening Premier League match against promoted Coventry scheduled for August 21.",
  "summary": "Riccardo Calafiori and Kai Havertz put the Gunners ahead before Martin Odegaard netted after the interval to cap a resounding victory.",
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        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/arsenal-rout-man-city-in-community-shield-masterclass-1343463",
        "published": "2026-08-16T20:09:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/arsenal-rout-man-city-in-community-shield-masterclass-1355797",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}