Viktor Gyokeres emphasizes importance of Community Shield for Arsenal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Viktor Gyokeres expressed surprise at the notion that the Community Shield is merely a friendly match, stating Arsenal intends to win the trophy. Arsenal is preparing for the fixture against Manchester City after completing several pre-season matches, including a recent game against Borussia Dortmund. Gyokeres highlighted his previous experience in Super Cups and reaffirmed his commitment to securing a title with Arsenal. The match is scheduled for this weekend, which adds significance to their pre-season efforts.
- •Gyokeres reacted strongly to claims about the Community Shield being a friendly.
- •Arsenal has played three public friendlies ahead of the match.
- •The Community Shield match is set for this weekend against Manchester City.
- •Gyokeres has prior experience in Super Cups from his time in Portugal.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal will not see the Community Shield as a friendly
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s Gyokeres taken aback by Community Shield question
"Viktor Gyokeres is confident that Arsenal will take the Community Shield seriously when they face Manchester City in just a few days. Although the fixture is often viewed as a friendly that provides t...
"Viktor Gyokeres appeared shocked by suggestions that the Community Shield is considered by some to be a friendly, insisting Arsenal will be playing to win it.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesAr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:00 PMArsenal will not see the Community Shield as a friendly
Viktor Gyokeres is confident that Arsenal will take the Community Shield seriously when they face Manchester City in just a few days. Although the fixture is often viewed as a friendly that provides t...
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:35 PMArsenal’s Gyokeres taken aback by Community Shield question
Viktor Gyokeres appeared shocked by suggestions that the Community Shield is considered by some to be a friendly, insisting Arsenal will be playing to win it.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesAr...
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