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Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield final

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield final
Summary

Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the 2026 Community Shield held at the Millennium Stadium. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring just 23 seconds in, followed by goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard, who capped off a stellar performance. City struggled to generate clear chances despite reacting well after going behind. Arsenal's defense maintained composure, and City failed to score, marking a disappointing start to the season for them. This win marks Arsenal's 14th Community Shield title, adding to Mikel Arteta's managerial accolades.

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  • •Arsenal wins the Community Shield 3-0 against Manchester City
  • •Riccardo Calafiori scored after 23 seconds for Arsenal
  • •Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard also contributed goals
  • •David Raya made key saves to maintain Arsenal's lead
  • •Arsenal's win marks their 14th title in this competition
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  • 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal dismantle Manchester City in Community Shield
  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Odegaard runs the show as Arsenal breeze past Man City in Community Shield final
What they're saying
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Arsenal put Manchester City to the sword in the 2026 Community Shield, beating the ten-time English champions 3-0 at the Millennium Stadium.The curtain-raising fixture of the English top-flight club s...

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Mikel Arteta’s champions overwhelm Manchester City as Christos Tzolis shines, Riccardo Calafiori scores inside 23 seconds and Martin Odegaard caps an emphatic victory.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ...

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