Mikel Arteta hails 'extremely happy' Arsenal after Community Shield demolition of Manchester City

Arteta reflects on dominant Wembley display

Arsenal manager Arteta was full of praise for his players after they secured the first silverware of the season with a convincing win over their title rivals. Goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard ensured a comfortable afternoon for the North London side, who looked sharp and physically superior throughout the contest. The result marked the biggest margin of victory in a Community Shield final since 2014, leaving City manager Enzo Maresca with plenty of questions to answer ahead of the new campaign.

Speaking to the media shortly after the final whistle, Arteta highlighted the importance of the performance. "I am extremely happy with the performance, and with the win, we talked about the desire that we have to start the season and to show ourselves how much we want it, and I saw a lot of positive things there against a top opponent," the Spaniard explained. He credited the victory to the intense work put in during the summer break and the commitment shown by his squad following international duties.