Riccardo Calafiori scores after just 24 seconds for Arsenal against Manchester City in the Community Shield

Riccardo Calafiori just produced a moment of magic for Arsenal against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

The talented player sent the crowd at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, into raptures.

Riccardo Calafiori scores for Arsenal in less than a minute

Arsenal went into the showdown with Manchester City intent on making a major statement. However, nobody expected them to hit the back of the net as quickly as they did.

In a moment of magic, Myles Lewis-Skelly delivered an absolutely magnificent pass that arrived at the feet of Riccardo Calafiori, who’d burst into the box.

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Showcasing class in abundance, the Italian fired the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma, who dived too quickly, offering the near post to his rival, who was all too happy to take advantage.

The electrifying start understandably delighted Mikel Arteta. However, on the other side of the coin, Enzo Maresca was left incredibly frustrated.

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Conceding so early certainly wasn’t ideal for Manchester City.

And that’s not the only piece of adversity the reigning FA Cup champions have had to deal with.

Rodri isn’t playing in today’s fixture. And the transfer saga surrounding the Spanish superstar has nothing to do with his absence.

This is why Rodri isn’t playing in the Community Shield.

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