Arsenal 3-0 Man City: Champions Thrash City in Community Shield

Arsenal's ruthless display exposed City's post-Guardiola uncertainty in Cardiff.

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What happened. Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with Martin Odegaard scoring a stunning third goal after the break.

• Arsenal's third goal came from new signing Christos Tzolis setting up Odegaard.
• City's new coach Enzo Maresca faced chants of 'you're getting sacked in the morning'.
• Arsenal fans taunted City with 'Are you Tottenham in disguise?' and the Poznan.

“Are you Tottenham in disguise?”

— Arsenal supporters

Arsenal enter the season as defending champions for the first time in 22 years, while City adapt to life after Guardiola.

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