Arsenal 3-0 Man City: Odegaard leads Gunners to Community Shield glory

Arsenal kicked off the 2026/27 season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City, securing the Community Shield title at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The Gunners established an early dominance, with Riccardo Calafiori opening the scoring just 24 seconds into the match.

Kai Havertz extended Arsenal's lead in the 28th minute, heading home a cross from Christos Tzolis. The impressive attacking display continued in the second half, as captain Martin Odegaard added a third goal two minutes after the restart. This strike was Odegaard's first since December, following an injury-plagued previous season.

Throughout the match, Arsenal's defense, marshaled by goalkeeper David Raya, remained solid, denying Manchester City numerous opportunities. Raya made crucial saves against Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and Antoine Semenyo, while Ben White also contributed with an important block. The clean sheet capped off a dominant performance.

With the Community Shield secured, Arsenal now shifts its focus to the Premier League, where they begin their title defense against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday. The team's strong start signals their intent to compete for top honors this season.