Community Shield: Arsenal edges City to lift title after a penalty shoot-out
Arsenal defeated European and Premier League defending champions Manchester City at Wembley Stadium to lift the Curtain Raiser Community Shield trophy. City who ended last season’s campaign winning a treble (UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and the F.A Cup) have now been denied the Community Shield by the Gunners.
The first half ended in a barren draw following an intense encounter. City took charge with 63% possession ahead of Arsenal who had 37%.
Palmer broke the deadlock in the 77th minute to give City the lead of 1-0. In the second half, Arsenal had no shot on goal – managing only 47% ball possession. Trossard in the extra minute leveled the game to 1-1 for Arsenal.
In the penalty shootout, Rodri and Kevin Debruyne both missed the spot kick while Arsenal scored all their spot kicks – finishing the shootout 4-1.
