Arsenal beats Manchester City 3-0 in FA Community Shield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium on August 16. Following a quick start, Riccardo Calafiori scored just 25 seconds into the match, setting the tone for Arsenal. Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard added two more goals, while Manchester City struggled to find their form. City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma faced criticism for several defensive lapses, including failing to prevent the second and third goals. Arsenal's strong performance showcases their readiness for the upcoming season as they seek to build on last year's success.
- •Arsenal leads 3-0 against Manchester City
- •Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring in the 1st minute
- •Kai Havertz added a goal in the 28th minute
- •Martin Ødegaard scored shortly after halftime
- •Match took place at the Principality Stadium
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City 0 Arsenal 3: City are swept aside by Mikel Arteta’s side
"Manchester City 0Arsenal (Riccardo Calafiori 1′, Kai Havertz 28′, Martin Ødegaard 48′,Manchester City have been comprehensively beaten in the FA Community Shield today by Arsenal at the Princip...
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