Arsenal scores three goals against Man City in Community Shield
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 16, 2026. This is Arsenal's largest margin of victory in the competition since defeating City by the same scoreline in 2014. Enzo Maresca faced a significant setback in his debut as Manchester City manager, equaling the joint-heaviest defeat for a manager in their first game. Riccardo Calafiori's goal just 23 seconds into the match marked the first goal scored in the opening minute since 1968. Christos Tzolis assisted two goals, a feat not achieved in the Community Shield since 1996.
- •Arsenal won 3-0 against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
- •Riccardo Calafiori scored the fastest goal in the match's history.
- •Christos Tzolis provided two assists in his Arsenal debut.
- •This is the biggest Community Shield win since 2014.
- •Enzo Maresca experienced a joint-heaviest defeat on his managerial debut.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 3-0 Man City: What Arteta said
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 3-0 Man City: What Maresca said
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 3-0 Man City: Did you know?
"Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City is the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield game since 2014, when the Gunners beat the same opponent by the same scoreline. Enzo Maresca suffered the joint-heaviest defeat by a Manchester City manager in their first game, with Harry Newbould in 1906 the only previous one to lose by 3+ goals (1-4 v Arsenal). City's 0-3 loss is Maresca's joint-heaviest defeat as a manager in English football, having only once previously lost by a 3+ goal margin (Chelsea 0-3 Brighton in February 2025).
"Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City is the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield game since 2014, when the Gunners beat the same opponent by the same scoreline. Riccardo Calafiori's goal for Arsenal after 23 seconds is the first scored in the opening minute of the Community Shield since Bobby Owen for Manchester City against West Bromwich Albion in 1968.
"Enzo Maresca suffered the joint-heaviest defeat by a Manchester City manager in their first game, with Harry Newbould in 1906 the only previous one to lose by 3+ goals (1-4 v Arsenal). City's 0-3 loss is Maresca's joint-heaviest defeat as a manager in English football, having only once previously lost by a 3+ goal margin (Chelsea 0-3 Brighton in February 2025).
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:00 PMArsenal 3-0 Man City: What Arteta said
Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City is the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield game since 2014, when the Gunners beat the same opponent by the same scoreline. Riccardo Calafiori's goal for Arsenal after 23 seconds is the first scored in the opening minute of the Community Shield since Bobby Owen for Manchester City against West Bromwich Albion in 1968.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:46 PMArsenal 3-0 Man City: What Maresca said
Enzo Maresca suffered the joint-heaviest defeat by a Manchester City manager in their first game, with Harry Newbould in 1906 the only previous one to lose by 3+ goals (1-4 v Arsenal). City's 0-3 loss is Maresca's joint-heaviest defeat as a manager in English football, having only once previously lost by a 3+ goal margin (Chelsea 0-3 Brighton in February 2025).
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:31 PMArsenal 3-0 Man City: Did you know?
Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City is the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield game since 2014, when the Gunners beat the same opponent by the same scoreline. Enzo Maresca suffered the joint-heaviest defeat by a Manchester City manager in their first game, with Harry Newbould in 1906 the only previous one to lose by 3+ goals (1-4 v Arsenal). City's 0-3 loss is Maresca's joint-heaviest defeat as a manager in English football, having only once previously lost by a 3+ goal margin (Chelsea 0-3 Brighton in February 2025).
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