Arsenal faced off against Manchester City at Principality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the first-minute thanks to Riccardo Calafiori’s effort from close range. Kai Havertz doubled his team’s advantage in the 28th minute as Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Martin Odegaard killed the game off in the 48th minute as the North London club cruised to an impressive 3-0 win in Cardiff.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Man City.
GK: David Raya – 8/10
Raya made his fair share of saves during the game and did enough to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
RB: Ben White – 7.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made one good chance going forward.
CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6.5/10
Mosquera got stuck in with a couple of solid tackles and was tidy with his ball distribution.
CB: Gabriel – 7/10
The Brazilian dealt with the danger when needed and did enough to secure the clean sheet.
CARDIFF, WALES – AUGUST 16: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the 2026 FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Principality Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10
Calafiori didn’t do much wrong defensively and took his goal well in the first-minute.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 8/10
He ran the show inside the Man City half and deserves credit for getting himself a goal early in the second half.
Guimaraes put in a solid performance in the first half and was substituted at half-time.
CM: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and did well to earn an assist.
Madueke looked a threat at times but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
CAM: Kai Havertz – 7.5/10
He was a constant menace in the final third and got his name on the scoresheet in the 28th minute.
LW: Christos Tzolis – 8.5/10
Tzolis caused a few problems for his marker and has got a couple of assists to show for his efforts.
CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10
He added some energy to Arteta’s midfield.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 6/10
Saka made one decent run with the ball.
LB: Piero Hincapie – 6.5/10
He made one good chance going forward.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10
He didn’t do enough to register a goal.