Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal beats Man City 3-0 in Community Shield
Riccardo Calafiori scored after 24 seconds and Arsenal added two more before halftime to hand Enzo Maresca a losing City debut.
- Arsenal won the Community Shield final 3-0 against Manchester City in Cardiff, marking an impressive start to the season for the defending champions.
- Riccardo Calafiori scored the fastest goal in the competition's history at 23 seconds, assisted by Myles Lewis-Skelly.
- Christos Tzolis assisted two goals for Arsenal, helping Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard score.
- Manchester City, under new manager Enzo Maresca, struggled defensively, with a disjointed defense and a goalkeeper who had a tough outing.
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Declan Rice hits face on Community Shield trophy during Arsenal's win over Man City
Declan Rice’s Community Shield celebration took an unexpected and comical turn after Arsenal’s commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City, when the midfielder was inadvertently struck in the face by the trophy itself. The incident unfolded as Rice joyously lifted the iconic shield above his head, only for the rear support stand to detach or swing down, catching him squarely on the face. Despite the awkward moment, Rice quickly recovered with la…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = In the Community Shield marking the season opener, England's professional football club Arsenal... Manchester, newly helmed by manager Enzo Maresca...
Arsenal Sweep Aside Man City 3 to 0 in Community Shield To Expose Enzo Maresca Rebuild
Arsenal opened the 2026-27 season with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield, giving new City manager Enzo Maresca a difficult first competitive test as he begins reshaping the side following Pep Guardiola's departure. Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scored at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as Arsenal controlled much of the contest. The result also gave Mikel Arteta's side its first trophy of the new…
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