Arsenal thrash City to lift Community Shield

Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield was a statement of intent.

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What happened. Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Ødegaard.

• Calafiori scored after 24 seconds, the fastest goal in the competition since 1968.
• The defeat was City's joint-heaviest for a manager in their first game.
• Maresca wants Manchester City signings to arrive soon.

“That's the standard”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal aim to defend their Premier League title and win back-to-back titles for the first time since 1934-35.

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