Arsenal Win Community Shield on Penalties
Manchester City Loss Caps Off Disappointing Preseason
Gunners Secure First Silverware of the New Campaign
London, England - Arsenal have secured the first silverware of the new season after defeating Manchester City 4-1 on penalties in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time, with Arsenal emerging victorious in the shootout.
Arsenal's win marks the first time they have defeated Manchester City in a competitive match since 2020. It also gives them a psychological boost ahead of the new Premier League season, which begins next week.
Manchester City, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their performance in the Community Shield. The loss caps off a disappointing preseason for the reigning Premier League champions, who have also lost to Liverpool and Bayern Munich in recent friendlies.
Arsenal will now turn their attention to the Premier League season, which begins next week with a match against Newcastle United. Manchester City will also be in action next week, as they travel to West Ham United.
Penalty Shootout
Arsenal won the penalty shootout 4-1, with Bukayo Saka scoring the winning penalty. Manchester City missed three of their four penalties, with Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, and Nathan Ake all failing to convert from the spot.
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