Calafiori's 23-Second Strike Seals Community Shield for Arsenal

A lightning-fast goal set the tone as Arsenal beat Manchester City in the Community Shield.

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What happened. Arsenal won the Community Shield 3-0 against Manchester City, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring after 23 seconds.

• Calafiori's goal was the fastest in Community Shield history.
• Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard added goals in the second half.
• Enzo Maresca lost his first competitive match as City head coach.

Arsenal start their title defence against Coventry City on August 22; City face Bournemouth the next day.

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