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Arsenal leads Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield at halftime

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Arsenal leads Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield at halftime

Summary

Arsenal is leading Manchester City 3-0 at halftime of the Community Shield match held at the Principality Stadium in Wales. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring almost immediately, followed by a header from Kai Havertz and a goal from Martin Odegaard before the break. Both teams fielded strong lineups, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland struggling to find the net. Arsenal has shown improved confidence and clinical finishing compared to last season.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal scored three goals in the first half.
•Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard scored for Arsenal.
•The match is being contested at the Principality Stadium in Wales.
•Erling Haaland of Manchester City missed key scoring opportunities.
•Both teams are playing with strong lineups.

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On Sunday, Arsenal lifted the Community Shield for the 18th time, but this felt like more than simply a friendly win over our current title rivals Manchester City.At the Principality Stadium in Wales,...
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