Arsenal defeated Manchester City 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
WHAT A TURNAROUND 🤯@Arsenal are your #CommunityShield champions after a penalty-shootout 🏆 pic.twitter.com/bFhx6ECN9S
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) August 6, 2023
The match was a thrilling affair, with both teams creating chances. Cole Palmer gave Manchester City the lead in the 78th minute, but Leandro Trossard equalized for Arsenal in stoppage time.
The match went to penalties, and Arsenal were clinical from the spot, with all four of their takers scoring. Kevin De Bruyne hit the crossbar for Manchester City, and Aaron Ramsdale made a crucial save to deny Rodri.
It’s a big win for Arsenal, which will give them a psychological advantage over Manchester City in the upcoming Premier League season. The team has also boosted its squad with the acquisitions of Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber, and they’re eager to compete for the championship this year.
In the dying seconds 🤯
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) August 6, 2023
It deflects in for @Arsenal!#CommunityShield pic.twitter.com/Q1YFIImYgv
Manchester City will be disappointed to lose, but they will be encouraged by the performance of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker made his debut for the club, and he showed glimpses of his quality.
The implementation of the “Participant Charter” also made headlines at the match. This charter sets stricter sanctions for bad behavior in matches, and it was seen in action when Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta received a yellow card for protesting a tactical foul.
The Arsenal vs. Manchester City Community Shield match was a thrilling game, marking a great start to the new Premier League season. It will be fascinating to observe how both teams perform in the upcoming months.
