Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 to claim Community Shield
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with Martin Ødegaard scoring and assisting while Erling Haaland had limited involvement.
Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester City to win the English Community Shield for the 18th time. Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring and provided the second assist, while the team’s defensive unit kept a clean sheet.
Erling Haaland recorded only seven touches, five passes and two shots, one on target, and did not register any successful duels, according to match statistics. Ødegaard, by contrast, completed three dribbles, hit both of his shots on target and posted a 95% passing accuracy, with 55 of his 58 passes finding a teammate. He touched the ball 74 times, recovered possession nine times and won five duels, adding a goal and two created chances.
Christos Tzolis contributed with 42 touches, six inside the penalty area, five duels won and two assists, while also making three tackles and two interceptions. Defender Ben White was instrumental in the clean sheet, winning six duels, making five tackles and three clearances, and clearing a shot off the goal line in a decisive moment.
"We are pleased with the performance and the way the team executed the game plan," a club spokesperson said.
The result provides Arsenal with an early indication of form ahead of the new season.