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Arteta praises Arsenal's midfield balance after Community Shield win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Arteta praises Arsenal's midfield balance after Community Shield win

Summary

Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with Arsenal's midfield balance after their 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. The team secured their first trophy of the season with a strong performance, including contributions from new signing Bruno Guimaraes. Key players Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino were unavailable due to their late returns from the 2026 World Cup. Arteta also highlighted the notable performance of Martin Odegaard, who scored Arsenal's final goal and is expected to have a significant season following injury challenges last year.

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•Arsenal won the Community Shield 3-0 against Manchester City.
•The match took place at the Principality Stadium.
•New signing Bruno Guimaraes started in midfield.
•Declan Rice and others missed the match due to World Cup commitments.
•Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal's third goal of the match.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta praises perfect balance of Arsenal midfield options after Community Shield win over Man City

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Mikel Arteta is delighted with the balance of his Arsenal midfield and believes he has a group that complements each others qualities.Arsenal picked up the first silverware of the season with a 3-0 wi...
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