Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori stunned Manchester City by scoring after just 25 seconds in the Community Shield. The match took place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on August 16. Calafiori, who joined Arsenal from Bologna in 2024 at age 24, repeated a feat against City similar to one from his first season. Arsenal, as reigning Premier League champions, asserted their dominance from the kickoff. Manchester City, as FA Cup holders, were caught off guard by the rapid opening goal, which ranks among the fastest in Community Shield history and sets the tone for the 2026/27 season.
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