Calafiori scores early as Arsenal faces Man City in Community Shield
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Riccardo Calafiori scored within the first minute, giving Arsenal an early lead against Manchester City in the Community Shield match held at Wembley on August 16. The goal came from a pass by Myles Lewis-Skelly, catching City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma off-guard. This match marks the competitive debut of City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, following Pep Guardiola's departure. Arsenal's lineup features several key players missing due to recovery from the 2026 World Cup, while Manchester City relies on Erling Haaland and new signing Elliot Anderson. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Calafiori scores in the first minute for Arsenal.
- •Donnarumma starts in goal for Manchester City.
- •Maresca manages City in his first competitive match.
- •Arsenal misses several key players recovering from the World Cup.
- •The match is still in progress at Wembley.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Calafiori gives Arsenal early lead against Maresca and Donnarumma’s Man City
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Calafiori and Donnarumma face off in Arsenal vs. Man City: Confirmed line-ups
"An Italian will walk away with their first piece of silverware of the 2026-27 season as Riccardo Calafiori and Gianluigi Donnarumma face off in the Community Shield being played between Arsenal and Ma...
"Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring in Sunday’s Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City, scoring within the first minute against Italy teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma.A solid piec...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:35 PMWatch: Calafiori gives Arsenal early lead against Maresca and Donnarumma’s Man City
Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring in Sunday’s Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City, scoring within the first minute against Italy teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma.A solid piec...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:35 PMCalafiori and Donnarumma face off in Arsenal vs. Man City: Confirmed line-ups
An Italian will walk away with their first piece of silverware of the 2026-27 season as Riccardo Calafiori and Gianluigi Donnarumma face off in the Community Shield being played between Arsenal and Ma...
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