Arsenal star breaks historic record after just 23 seconds, paving the way for a crushing victory over Man City

Riccardo Calafiori needed just 23 seconds to achieve a first-ever feat in the Community Shield, sparking Arsenal's emphatic 3-0 win over Man City.

Spectators had barely settled into their seats when Arsenal forced Man City to pick the ball out of the net. Just 23 seconds after the opening whistle, Riccardo Calafiori completed a rapid attacking move to put the Gunners ahead.

The play began with Arsenal's bold build-up. Myles Lewis-Skelly quickly assessed the situation before delivering a pass into the space behind Man City's defense. Calafiori instantly accelerated, made his run, and gained an advantage over the blue-shirted players.

Although he is a defender, the Italian international handled the situation like a striker. Calafiori remained calm in front of goal, then fired a low shot toward the left corner. Gianluigi Donnarumma had no chance against this precise finish.

That moment not only gave Arsenal an extremely early advantage but also placed Calafiori in the record books. By scoring at the 23rd second, the 24-year-old became the fastest goal scorer in Community Shield history.

The opening goal also clearly reflected the team's game plan under Mikel Arteta's leadership. Arsenal chose not to feel out their opponents but instead immediately raised the tempo, pressed aggressively, and sought to exploit the gaps behind Man City's defense.

The early goal also served as a catalyst for the Gunners to completely dominate the match. Rather than dropping back to protect their lead, Arsenal continued to push high and put intense pressure on Man City.

Before the first half ended, the lead was doubled. Kai Havertz got his name on the scoresheet, sending the reigning Premier League champions into the break with a 2-0 advantage, before captain Martin Odegaard further punished the opposition's defense with a third goal, effectively ending any hope of a Man City comeback. Arsenal led 3-0 and controlled the remainder of the match to close out the Community Shield in convincing fashion.

The Gunners' victory, however, had a downside. Star signing Bruno Guimaraes had to leave the pitch after the first half due to a suspected injury. The Brazilian midfielder's condition will certainly be a major concern for Arteta with the Premier League season just around the corner.

On the other side, another notable detail was the appearance of Jack Grealish. The Englishman was used again by Man City after a 15-month absence from the team.

However, that comeback could not change the outcome. Man City struggled to find a way through Arsenal's defense and accepted a 0-3 defeat against their direct rival.