Arsenal’s trophy‑first warning: Odegaard’s bold claim after Shield win

Martin Odegaard’s post‑match comments underscored Arsenal’s ambition after the Community Shield win at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, signalling the Gunners have secured the season’s first trophy and sent a clear warning to rivals that they intend to win everything this campaign.

Key moments of the Shield

Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring after just 23 seconds, giving Manchester City an early lead. The match took place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Kai Havertz restored Arsenal’s lead before half‑time, followed by a second‑half strike from Martin Odegaard. These goals ensured the English champions collected the first piece of silverware on offer this term.

Picture: Getty captured the Gunners celebrating the victory. The win gave Arsenal the Community Shield.

Summer signing Christos Tzolis provided the assist for Havertz’s goal and later set up Odegaard’s finish. His performance highlighted the impact of the new winger in the Welsh capital.

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Bruno Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut after a £75 million summer move from Newcastle. He looked comfortable in midfield alongside Myles‑Lewis Skelly.

Odegaard praised Guimaraes, saying he has been ‘unbelievable since the first moment’ and a natural part of the team. He also lauded Tzolis, noting the winger’s two assists and strong performance.

Mikel Arteta described Tzolis as a ‘really intelligent boy’ with massive quality in the final thirty metres. The manager added that the winger’s composure allows him to pick out teammates around the box.

Implications and upcoming fixtures

Arsenal’s next challenge is the Premier League opener against newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday. Manchester City will begin their top‑flight campaign at home to Bournemouth a week later.

The Gunners have now lifted the Community Shield on 18 occasions, three short of Manchester United’s record of 21. Arteta has overseen three of those triumphs as manager and added two as a player in 2014 and 2015.

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