Shield sealed with a 3–0 over City
Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored as Arsenal beat Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield (3). It was the 18th time Arsenal have lifted it, against the side who finished seven points behind you in the league (1) (2). Not a bad way to open a title defence.
Odegaard wants it all
Martin Odegaard did not hold back after full time. "We want to win everything," the captain said, adding that the side showed they are "ready, serious and want to do it again" (6). You go into the Coventry opener on Friday in that mood.
Napoli circling Martinelli and Jesus
Gabriel Martinelli was left out of the squad for the City game, and Napoli are now showing interest (5). Napoli also still want Gabriel Jesus, but that deal is stalled by financial issues (7). Nothing close on either front yet.
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Bruno Guimarães explains the move
Your new midfielder put his Newcastle years into context. "I spent almost five years at Newcastle, and I believe I helped rebuild the club," Bruno Guimarães said after the £75m move (10). He got a trophy in his first Arsenal game.
Horseman takes the under-21s
David Horseman has been appointed head coach of the under-21s, working under new Academy Director Pascal de Maesschalck (8).
Kabia lands at St Mirren
Loanee Ismeal Kabia has been signed by St Mirren, who beat clubs from Britain and Europe to get him (11).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are buzzing over the Shield win, with plenty of talk about whether the old Martin Odegaard is back after his goal and his post-match comments. The academy appointment of David Horseman also drew attention, while a translated piece on Norway coach Ståle Solbakken's view of Odegaard's transformation is doing the rounds. Check out the Horseman appointment thread for the reaction.
