Arsenal thrash Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield, Maresca’s debut loss ties 120-year record

Arsenal thrash Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield, Maresca’s debut loss ties 120-year record

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Goal.com reported that Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Manchester City at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium marked Enzo Maresca’s first competitive match and tied a 120-year-old record for the heaviest opening defeat. Opta Analyst confirmed that the win gave Arsenal the Community Shield, and BBC noted that the goals came from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard, each earning high performance ratings, while Erling Haaland saw limited involvement.

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Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales

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August 17, 2026
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Manchester City fall 3-0 to Arsenal in Community Shield as Enzo Maresca records heavy debut loss
Manchester City fall 3-0 to Arsenal in Community Shield as Enzo Maresca records heavy debut loss

Goal.com • 17 Aug 15:05

Manchester City were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal in the Community Shield, marking manager Enzo Maresca's first competitive match and tying a 120-year record for a heavy opening defeat.

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August 16, 2026
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Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield
Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield

Goal.com • 16 Aug 17:10

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with Martin Ødegaard scoring and assisting while Erling Haaland had limited involvement.

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Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield
Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

CBS Sports • 16 Aug 16:46

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Community Shield in Cardiff, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz.

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Arsenal defeat Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield
Arsenal defeat Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield

BBC • 16 Aug 16:18

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard, and players receiving ratings for their performances.

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Arsenal defeat Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield
Arsenal defeat Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield

Opta Analyst • 16 Aug 16:12

Arsenal opened the new season with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

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