Arsenal scores early to lead Manchester City in Community Shield

Arsenal took the lead within 30 seconds against Manchester City in the 2026 Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Enzo Maresca, in his first match as City's manager, acknowledged that the early goal significantly influenced the game's outcome. City created several chances to equalize but failed to convert, ultimately falling 3-0 to Arsenal. The defeat marks a challenging start for Maresca, who stated the team must analyze their performance ahead of their next match.

• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Early goal was a big part of the game – Maresca