Shafaqna English– Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield match held on Sunday(16 Aug 2026). This victory gave Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, an early success at the start of the season. At the same time, it meant a loss for City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, in his very first game in charge of the team. This match is traditionally played as the opening event of the new football season.
Arsenal secured their fourth consecutive win against Manchester City in this particular fixture, maintaining a perfect 100% winning record against them. The team delivered a strong and impressive performance at the Principality Stadium. The goals were scored by Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, which sealed the 3-0 victory.
Source: Reuters