LIVE Jeremy Doku sees City fall as Christos Tzolis (ex‑Brugge) assists
LIVE Jeremy Doku was substituted as Manchester City fell 3‑0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield, England’s season‑opening trophy, with Christos Tzolis (ex‑Club Brugge) providing the second assist for the Gunners. The early dominance saw Arsenal lead 2‑0 at halftime and complete the rout with a third goal in the second half.
Arsenal opens with early lead
In Engeland the league champion Arsenal faced FA Cup‑winner Manchester City for the first prize of the season: the Community Shield. The match pitted the champions against the Cup‑winnaar, with both sides eager to claim the early silverware.
Arsenal struck within the opening minute when Calafiori slotted home after a split‑second pass from Lewis‑Skelly. Havertz then added the second goal, finishing from a precise pass supplied by Christos Tzolis, the former Club Brugge forward. The assist was highlighted in the HavertzliveblogStatistiekenOpstellingliveblogBekijk feed.
Tzolis creates third goal
Trekken Jeremy Doku midway through the second half as Jack Grealish re‑entered the field for City. The substitution was noted in the live commentary, emphasizing City’s attempt to change the game.
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Christos Tzolis delivered a pinpoint cross to Odegaard, whose header fell to Havertz. The Norwegian‑born Noor then feigned a shot, forcing Donnarumma to dive, and Havertz headed the ball into an empty net for the third goal.
City’s chances were limited to a left‑footed effort from Foden that Raya saved and a rebound from Haaland that failed to trouble the defence. The Citizens also saw a chance from a Havertz pass that was not cleared by the City back line.
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