Cardiff, Wales – Arsenal secured the 2026 Community Shield title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City. The match took place at the Principality Stadium and served as part of both teams’ preparations for the upcoming Premier League season.
Arsenal needed just a few minutes to open the scoring, with Riccardo Calafiori finding the net against Manchester City in the first minute. He capitalized on a one-on-one opportunity before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The London team continued their dominance in the first half, with Kai Havertz adding a second goal in the 29th minute. He rose to meet a cross and headed it past the Manchester City goalkeeper, leaving Donnarumma helpless.
⚽️ الدقيقة 1 | كالافيوري يفتتح التسجيل لآرسنال بعد تمريرة سحرية من لويس سكيلي 🔥 (1-0)#الدرع_الخيرية#FACommunityShield pic.twitter.com/Oj6a4HpvLU
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) August 16, 2026⚽️ الدقيقة 28 | آرسنال يضاعف تقدمه! رأسية كاي هافيرتز تخدع دوناروما وتعلن عن الهدف الثاني 🔥 (2-0)#الدرع_الخيرية#FACommunityShield pic.twitter.com/dNwkTiwtua
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) August 16, 2026At the start of the second half, Arsenal continued their pressure and extended their lead with a third goal in the 48th minute, scored by Martin Ødegaard. He broke free, rounded Donnarumma, and slotted the ball into the net.
⚽️ الدقيقة 48 | آرسنال يواصل تألقه الهجومي ويضيف الهدف الثالث في شباك السيتي بتوقيع أوديغارد! 🔥 (3-0)#الدرع_الخيرية#FACommunityShield pic.twitter.com/gMrJJvFFYE
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) August 16, 2026Manchester City tried to get back into the game. Enzo Maresca brought on Omar Marmoush in the 53rd minute, replacing Norwegian Erling Haaland. However, the Egyptian player was unable to create any significant attacking threat during his time on the pitch.
Manchester City failed to reduce the deficit or change the course of the match until the final whistle. Arsenal secured the Community Shield title with a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Premier League champions.
