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A debut to forget! Enzo Maresca admits Man City must improve after matching an unwanted 120-year record in 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal
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Key Points:
- Manchester City suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in Maresca's first competitive game as manager, with Arsenal scoring within 23 seconds and dominating throughout the match.
- The loss marks the joint-heaviest opening defeat for a City manager, a record previously held by Harry Newbould in 1906, also against Arsenal.
- Maresca acknowledged the impact of the early goal on the team's performance and highlighted missed chances before Arsenal extended their lead, emphasizing that it is still early in the season with much to improve.
- Key City attackers Erling Haaland and Phil Foden were largely ineffective, with the team generating only 0.8 expected goals despite 12 attempts.
- The manager remains focused on long-term progress, stressing the need for continuous improvement regardless of results and preparing to adjust tactics ahead of their next Premier League match against Bournemouth.
