16.08.2026 19:40
Manchester City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in their first official match after Pep Guardiola. Suffering a heavy defeat in their first official test under Enzo Maresca, Manchester City handed the trophy to their opponents, while Arsenal won the Community Shield for the 18th time in their history.
In the English Community Shield, league champions Arsenal and Manchester City faced off in Cardiff. Arsenal took a 1-0 lead in the very first minute with a goal from Riccardo Calafiori. The London club doubled their lead in the 28th minute with a goal from Kai Havertz, finishing the first half 2-0 up.
ODEGAARD MADE IT THREE
Arsenal also started the second half quickly. Martin Odegaard found the back of the net in the 48th minute, bringing the score to 3-0. With no further goals in the remainder of the match, Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 and claimed the trophy.
MARESCA LOST IN HIS FIRST OFFICIAL MATCH
Enzo Maresca, who took over Manchester City after Pep Guardiola, faced Arsenal in his first official match with his new team. Manchester City left the pitch with a 3-0 defeat in the first official match of the Maresca era.
ARSENAL WON FOR THE 18TH TIME
Arsenal, who achieved a convincing victory against Manchester City, took the Community Shield to their museum for the 18th time in their history.