Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Arsenal thrash Man City in Community Shield
Arsenal scored within 23 seconds and never looked back, dismantling Manchester City.
Arsenal
team
Competition
FA Community Shield
Score
Arsenal 3-0 Man City
Scorers
Calafiori, Havertz, Odegaard
Venue
Principality Stadium
What happened. Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard.
- Calafiori scored after 23 seconds from Lewis-Skelly's pass.
- Havertz headed in from Odegaard's cross and Tzolis's flick.
- Odegaard scored after the break, assisted by Tzolis.
Arsenal sent a warning to Premier League rivals ahead of the new season.
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