Arsenal delivered a commanding performance to defeat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, giving the Gunners an ideal start to the new season. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring after just 24 seconds, setting the tone for a dominant display at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
Kai Havertz doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 28th minute with a header that slipped past City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Captain Martin Ødegaard sealed the victory shortly after halftime, calmly rounding Donnarumma before finishing into an empty net.
Manchester City struggled to create meaningful chances in Enzo Maresca’s first competitive match in charge following Pep Guardiola’s departure. Erling Haaland, who had only recently returned to training after the World Cup, managed just seven touches before being substituted in the 53rd minute.
The emphatic victory gives Arsenal a major confidence boost ahead of their Premier League title defence, while City will look to regroup before beginning their league campaign against Bournemouth.
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