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FA Community Shield || An annual match in which the reigning English Premier League champions and the FA Cup winners face each other. The traditional match was held this time like every other time. Where Manchester City and Arsenal met. Manchester City won both the FA Cup and the English Premier League in the last season, that's why Arsenal the runner-up team in the Premier League get a chance to play in Community Shield. Arsenal won the title by getting the opportunity of this traditional match. The team won this title for the 17th time by beating City on penalties.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City has always been a strong side. From defense to midfield and attacking, they have several world-class players. With this team, Manchester City won the Premier League and also the Champions League for the first time in the last season. In addition, Manchester United won the FA Cup title. As a result, the team of the English Premier League has created a record of winning the treble for the first time. Manchester City's performance in the last season was extraordinary!
On the other hand, last season was a comeback season for Arsenal. Because the once-strong team has fallen far behind due to poor performances. But after coach Arteta's arrival, the team's base changed. Mikel Arteta came very close to winning the Premier League title with Arsenal built on young players. But in the end, the team had to lose to the great Manchester City. The Arsenal team avenged the loss in this match of Community Shield!
The traditional match between Arsenal and Manchester City is held at Wembley Stadium in England. Both the teams fielded their strong elevens in the match which was held on 6th August. Manchester City's striker Erling Holland, the Premier League's player of the season, was in particular focus in this match. On the other hand, Arsenal's number nine Gabriel Jesus was not on the field due to injury in this match. The Brazilian star has been sidelined for four weeks after sustaining an injury in an international friendly.
From the beginning of this match, both teams started to play evenly. Both teams were almost in the same position from ball position to attack. Despite trying one after another in the first half, neither team was able to get the desired goal. As a result, the first half ended without a goal. Both teams became more aggressive after the break. Manchester City scored the first goal in the match. C. Palmar scored in the 77th minute of the match to lead the team 1-0. L. Trossard came on as a substitute to equalize Arsenal in the last minute of extra time of the match. As a result, the match took an extra 30 minutes.
Both teams wanted to score a goal in the extra 30 minutes of the match. But they failed here too. As a result, the match went to a penalty shoot-out. This is where Arsenal looks amazing. Manchester City failed to score in two of the first three shots. On the other hand, Arsenal scored in four of the first four shots. As a result, the Arsenal team won the penalty shoot-out with a margin of 4-1. In this victory, Arsenal set a record for winning the Community Shield trophy for the 17th time. Congratulations Arsenal 🤎