Arsenal thrash Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday, handing new City manager Enzo Maresca defeat in his first competitive game. Riccardo Calafiori scored after 23 seconds, the earliest goal in the fixture in 58 years, and Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard added goals for the Premier League champions.

Hindustan Times reports that City’s performance raised early questions about life after Pep Guardiola, with their familiar possession structure appearing fragile. City had more of the ball but created fewer clear chances, and their rest defence was inconsistent without the injured Rodri. Erling Haaland was isolated and withdrawn before the hour mark.

The Hindu reports that Arsenal looked fitter, sharper and more confident, with Maresca’s side offering only flashes of attacking threat as David Raya kept a clean sheet. Odegaard said Arsenal showed they are ready to defend their league title. Arsenal begin the new Premier League season on Friday against Coventry City.