Arsenal thrash Manchester City and claim the Community Shield! Who has won this trophy most often?
London's Arsenal have captured the 2026 English Super Cup, demolishing Manchester City 3-0. Mikel Arteta's squad delivered a near-flawless performance, confidently securing the first trophy of the new season.
Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring just 23 seconds into the match. The Italian fired a lightning-fast shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma, notching one of the quickest goals in the competition's history. The Gunners kept up their dominance, with Kai Havertz doubling the Londoners' advantage. Martin Ødegaard sealed the final score, slotting home Arsenal's third against Manchester City.
This triumph marks Arsenal's 18th English Super Cup in club history. In this regard, the Gunners trail only Manchester United, who have lifted the trophy 21 times.
For Mikel Arteta, today's trophy is his fifth at the Arsenal helm. The Spanish manager had previously led the team to the Premier League title, FA Cup, and two Super Cups—now bringing his collection to five trophies.
Enzo Maresca's first official match in charge of Manchester City turned into a nightmare. Without Pep Guardiola, City suffered a crushing defeat and kicked off a new era with a painful setback. After such a start, City fans will surely be asking: "Bring Guardiola back!"
Jan Novak
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