Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (4-1 pens) Gunner's stomp on Citizens parade after 101-minute equalizer

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Arsenal claimed victory in the F.A. Community Shield, securing the first piece of silverware for the season through a penalty shootout.

The first half ended without either team managing to break the deadlock. Arsenal's forward, Kai Havertz, squandered two promising opportunities to put his side ahead. City also failed to create significant chances despite dominating possession.

The second half saw a continuation of City's dominance in possession and increased chances. Arsenal found themselves on the defensive, desperately trying to fend off Manchester City's advances towards their goal. In the 77th minute, young winger Cole Palmer seized an opportunity on the edge of Arsenal's box, curling the ball into the top corner, putting Manchester City 1-0 up.

Notably, this match introduced the new stoppage time rule, resulting in an additional eight minutes beyond the regular 90. The game concluded after 101 minutes due to two injury stoppages during this extended period. In the dying moments of stoppage time, Arsenal's winger Leandro Trossard gained possession of the ball in the box and took a shot, which took a significant deflection off Manuel Akanji and trickled into the back of the net.

The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Arsenal emerged triumphant with a 4-1 victory. A stroke of luck in the dying moments proved pivotal, aiding Arteta's squad in toppling the treble-winning Manchester City team.