Arsenal scores inside 25 seconds in Community Shield against Man City

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Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Aug.16, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal has made an explosive start to the English soccer season, scoring inside 25 seconds in the Community Shield against Manchester City.

Riccardo Calafiori was the scorer at the Principality Stadium on Sunday in the annual season curtain-raiser between last year’s Premier League champions (Arsenal) and FA Cup winners (City).

The match in Cardiff marks Enzo Maresca ‘s competitive debut as City manager after he replaced Pep Guardiola.

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Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Aug.16, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

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