Arsenal won 4-1 on penalties against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in a block buster FA Community Shield tie to lift the trophy after a 1-1 draw at regular time. Arsenal started a strong defence comprising of Timber, Gabriel, Saliba and Ben White who were covering Aaron Ramsdale while attack comprised of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Arsenal started the first half very well interms of counter attacks unlike Man City who only dominated ball possession. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli came close to scoring for Gunners but were forced into a goalless draw.
Man City prolific striker Erling Halaand played for 62 mimutes and substituted off without scoring a goal after being handled by Jurrien Timber. Erling Haaland’s game by numbers vs. Arsenal had 13 touches, 2/2 aerial duels won, 0/2 ground duels won, 0 chances created, 0 take-ons completed and 0 shots.
Jurrien Timber Silenced Erling Halaand with great blocking, dispossession and accurate defending. Jurrien Timber game by numbers vs. Man City saw him play for 76 minutes, make 45 touches, 23/25 passes completed, 4 x possession won, 3 duels won, 2 interception, 2 clearances and 0 fouls committed….READFULL
