Arsenal thrash City 3-0 to win the Community Shield

Arsenal defeated their rivals Manchester City 3-0 to claim the FA Community Shield, known as the English Super Cup, in the annual pre-season tournament that marks the start of the English football season, thereby securing the title. Arsenal entered the match as holders of last season’s Premier League title, while Manchester City won the FA Cup, setting up the Community Shield clash to decide the early-season honours. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 23rd minute, before Kai Havertz added a second in the 28th minute, and Martin Odegaard sealed the victory with a third goal in the 48th minute of the second half. With this triumph, Arsenal’s tally in the competition reaches 18 titles, making them the second-most successful English club in the event, behind Manchester United, who hold 21 titles.