Tzolis shines as Arsenal cruise past sorry City to clinch Community Shield

Arsenal opened the new season in impressive fashion, defeating Manchester City 3-0 to lift the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday. According to Daily Mirror, Riccardo Calafiori gave Arsenal the perfect start by scoring inside 30 seconds before Kai Havertz doubled their advantage in the 28th minute.

Martin Odegaard completed the victory shortly after half-time, capitalising on another assist from new signing Christos Tzolis. Arsenal’s defence also held firm, with David Raya making important saves and Ben White producing a crucial block. The result gives Mikel Arteta’s side an early psychological advantage over their expected Premier League title rivals.