[Getty Images] Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports: "A really good performance. To show the desire we showed and the reaction I was really impressed. I told them I really enjoyed watching them play." On Christos Tzolis' debut: "I think how naturally he has accommodated in the squad. His level of understanding - he is a player that he make the right decision when a lot of people rushes and make the wrong decisions. He is very smart and accurate. Today in tight spaces he made the right decision twice and he scored two goals." On the strength of his midfield: "Very strong. I think we have been adding year after year. Quality combinations. Now we have a lot of leadership." On the result: "A bit surprised. We had the pre-season and we had eight to nine players to get tested. To play in the manner we did is extremely impressive." On Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus' exclusion: "Really sad to not have their availability. I have been fighting with the Premier League to extend them and to accommodate more players in the squad. They deserve to be in the squad. Hopefully we can change that rule." Did you know?
Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester City is the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield game since 2014, when the Gunners beat the same opponent by the same scoreline. Riccardo Calafiori's goal for Arsenal after 23 seconds is the first scored in the opening minute of the Community Shield since Bobby Owen for Manchester City against West Bromwich Albion in 1968. Calafiori's opener is the quickest of the 668 goals Arsenal have scored under Mikel Arteta across all competitions. Kai Havertz has been directly involved in more goals against Manchester City against any other side in his club career (7 - 4 goals, 3 assists).