Arsenal dominated Man City in the Community Shield, showcasing their strength and potential for the upcoming season.

In the opening minutes of the Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City, Riccardo Calafiori stunned the crowd by scoring a goal within the first 30 seconds. This set the tone for an impressive performance from Arsenal, who went on to dominate City with a final score of 3-0. It was a clear display of strength from the Gunners, and a warning to other teams in the league.

As the first official game of the season, the Community Shield is seen as a sign of things to come. And if Sunday's match was anything to go by, Arsenal could be in for a successful season. One player who stood out in particular was Martin Odegaard, who could potentially add more trophies to his collection in the near future.

But let's take a closer look at what we learned from this one-sided match. First of all, Arsenal's depth and quality in the squad is something to be reckoned with. Last season, they were far from perfect as champions, and they will start this season without key players like Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.

However, their bench is still filled with talented players like Bruno Guimaraes, who impressed during the game. On the other hand, City's squad depth is not as strong, especially in midfield. With players like Declan Rice and World Cup winners Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi not performing at their best, it was clear that Arsenal had the upper hand in that area of the pitch.

And with the addition of Guimaraes, it could make a big difference for Arsenal over the course of the season. But it's not just the midfield where City seem to be struggling. The absence of Rodri, who has been a key player for them in recent years, was also felt.

Without him, City's attack lacked its usual fluidity and control. And while they do have plenty of options in midfield, it will take time to find the right combination without Rodri. In contrast, Arsenal's decision to start Noni Madueke over Bukayo Saka raised some eyebrows.

However, it was a chance for the young player to prove himself, but unfortunately, he had a disappointing performance. On the other hand, it's a shame that players like Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli were not included in the squad, as their talent is undeniable. But it seems that manager Mikel Arteta has made up his mind about their futures at the club.

Overall, Arsenal's dominance in the Community Shield match showed that they are a team to be reckoned with this season. And while there are still some question marks surrounding certain players and their performances, it is clear that they have the potential to be title contenders once again. As for City, they have some work to do in order to find their rhythm and make up for the absence of key players.

It will be interesting to see how both teams progress in the coming weeks.