Arsenal dominates Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield clash
Goal.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Arsenal secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. Enzo Maresca's coaching debut for City ended in disappointment, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring just 24 seconds into the match, marking the fastest goal in Community Shield history. Arsenal's Christos Tzolis assisted two goals, including one by Martin Odegaard, who added a third shortly after halftime. Despite holding possession, City struggled to make significant threats, leaving Erling Haaland frustrated. The loss marks the largest margin in the Community Shield since 2014, yet historical trends suggest it might not foreshadow City's league performance this season.
- •Arsenal wins the Community Shield 3-0 against Manchester City on August 16, 2026.
- •Riccardo Calafiori scores the fastest goal in Community Shield history.
- •Christos Tzolis contributes two assists for Arsenal.
- •Martin Odegaard scores Arsenal's third goal early in the second half.
- •City's midfield struggles in the absence of Rodri.
- 3:05 PMGoal.com — A debut to forget! Enzo Maresca admits Man City must improve after matching an unwanted 120-year record in 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal - Goal.com
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — The stat that can comfort Manchester City after Community Shield disaster against Arsenal
"Manchester City endured a nightmare start to their season after being thrashed 3-0 by Arsenal in the Community Shield.Enzo Maresca's first game in charge ended in a heavy defeat, asPremier League cham...
"Enzo Maresca reflects on Manchester City's 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal as he matches a dismal 120-year managerial record at the club.
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External links- Goal.comAug 17, 2026, 3:05 PMA debut to forget! Enzo Maresca admits Man City must improve after matching an unwanted 120-year record in 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal - Goal.com
Enzo Maresca reflects on Manchester City's 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal as he matches a dismal 120-year managerial record at the club.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:05 PMThe stat that can comfort Manchester City after Community Shield disaster against Arsenal
Manchester City endured a nightmare start to their season after being thrashed 3-0 by Arsenal in the Community Shield.Enzo Maresca's first game in charge ended in a heavy defeat, asPremier League cham...
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