ARSENAL laid down an early marker by crushing rivals Man City 3-0 in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Jattvibeday.
The Gunners made a flying start to the game as Riccardo Calafiori raced in to slot home after just 25 seconds – the quickest goal in Community Shield history.
Riccardo Calafiori’s strike put Arsenal ahead in just 25 seconds – the quickest in Community Shield history Credit: Alamy
Kai Havertz nodded home a second midway through the first half Credit: PA
Martin Odegaard strolled into the box and tapped in their third of the afternoon Credit: Alamy
It was a bad day at the office for new Man City boss Enzo Maresca Credit: Getty
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be happy with his side’s high-energy display Credit: PA
And Arsenal had their second midway through the first half as Kai Havertz nodded home from close range after new signing Christos Tzolis teed him up.
Just minutes after the second half started, things got worse for Enzo Maresca’s side as Martin Odegaard calmly finished following another assist from Tzolis.
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