Kathmandu: Arsenal won the FA Community Shield by defeating Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout.
Arsenal’s goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale became the hero for the title. With this victory, Arsenal has started the season on a positive note.
For City, this game proved forgettable. Despite restoring Haaland in the 64th minute, young player Cole Palmer’s personal success didn’t translate into a positive outcome for the team.
After a 1-1 draw at the designated time, the game went into extra time. In the 77th minute of the second half, Cole Palmer scored a goal, giving City the lead. The game was in City’s favor until the designated 90 minutes. In the 91st minute, Lys Mousset scored a goal, extending the match to a penalty shootout.
In the 8-minute injury time, a player was injured, which further extended the injury time to 11 minutes. Arsenal took advantage of this situation.”