Arsenal went on to win the community shield, their first Silvereare for the new season after getting an equalizer on the 101st minute.
Thomas Partey was booked as early as the 8th minute, after kicking the ball away. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta was next as he was shown a yellow card for rushing out of his technical area and protesting a decision.
Alvarez was booked in the 31st minute for also kicking the ball away.
Manchester City and Arsenal has many chances to find the net, but the players could not break the deadlock.
I’m the second half, Manchester City started seeinguvh of the ball, but Arsenal were also very good with their counter attacks.
Finally, in the 77th minute, Cole Palmer, who hoped for more opportunities this season, fired one into the top corner with his left foot from the edge of the box. Manchester United Antony’s Style.
But just when City thought they had another silverware, Trossard shot and the ball deflected wickedly off Akanji and into the net. The Gunners equalized at the last play.
The game immediately went to penalties and De Bruyne’s hit the bar, after impressing in the little time he came on. Bernardo Silver also scored. But Saka scored the winning goal.
The Gunners beat Pep Guardiola’s side 4-1 on penalties and proceeded to leave the cup.