Arsenal 3-0 Man City: How the players rated after Gunners comfortably win Community Shield
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Key Points:
- Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring within 30 seconds, followed by goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
- Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was praised for key saves and excellent ball distribution, earning a rating of 7, while defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori received high marks for defensive solidity and attacking contributions.
- Midfielders Myles Lewis-Skelly and Bruno Guimaraes impressed with mature performances, with Lewis-Skelly assisting the opening goal and Guimaraes showing strong playmaking ability.
- Captain Martin Odegaard was the standout player, rated 9, contributing a decisive assist and scoring the final goal with a clever finish, demonstrating his regained fitness and influence.
- Manchester City substitutes had limited impact, with several players rated 5 or 6, indicating Arsenal's dominance throughout the match.
