ARSENAL BEAT MAN CITY 3-0 IN COMMUNITY SHIELD

Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield. Enzo Maresca, manager of Manchester City, stated that his team were "not switched on" during the match. Maresca called for Manchester City to make additional transfers before the season begins. Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, predicted a significant season ahead for Martin Odegaard following his performance in the fixture.

The Community Shield is a pre-season match played between the Premier League champions and the FA Cup holders. Stuart Pearce, a pundit, criticised Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, saying his performance was "pathetic" after Calafiori dived during the match. The defeat came at a time when Manchester City are in the transfer market, with Maresca signalling the need for squad reinforcements ahead of the upcoming campaign.

The result marks an early statement of intent from Arsenal as the new domestic season approaches. Manchester City, as defending Premier League champions, will seek to strengthen their squad before competitive fixtures resume. Both clubs will turn their attention to forthcoming league matches once their pre-season preparations conclude.