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Arsenal make a strong start

Arsenal Beat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

By Uririoghene Okekporo·1 min read·17 August 2026
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Arsenal Beat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

Arsenal started the new season in impressive fashion after beating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday.

The Gunners made a fast start and took the lead just 24 seconds into the match, immediately putting pressure on City.

The victory gives Arsenal an early boost ahead of the new Premier League campaign and sends a strong message to their title rivals.

For Manchester City and new manager Enzo Maresca, the defeat shows that there is still work to do before the Premier League season gets fully underway.

Arsenal will hope their strong performance is a sign of what fans can expect in the months ahead as they look to compete for major honours again.

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Arsenal Beat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield