COMMUNITY SHIELD

Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal after Community Shield success: 'That's the standard for us'

Mikel Arteta hailed his Arsenal team for laying down a marker ahead of the Premier League season after trouncing Manchester City 3-0 to claim the Community Shield in Cardiff.

17 Aug 2026

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Arsenal lift Community Shield with dominant win over Man City

Arsenal made an emphatic statement ahead of their Premier League title defence by sweeping aside Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

16 Aug 2026

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Liverpool leak goals but Arne Slot sees no defensive crisis

Liverpool have shipped four goals in their last two outings, raising eyebrows among fans, but manager Arne Slot remains unfazed, insisting the Reds' backline isn't as porous as it seems.

11 Aug 2025

Crystal Palace beat Liverpool to lift Community Shield

Crystal Palace were crowned Community Shield champions after defeating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties, following a thrilling 2-2 draw at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

10 Aug 2025

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag takes positives from Community Shield loss to Man City

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United's Community Shield defeat to Manchester City on penalties was a bitter pill to swallow, but said he saw some good signs.

11 Aug 2024