Arsenal vs Man City Nigeria Time: 3-0 Community Shield Result, Goals & Lineups
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the 2026 FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Riccardo Calafiori gave Arsenal a remarkable start by scoring inside the opening 24 seconds, Kai Havertz made it 2-0 in the 28th minute, and captain Martin Ødegaard completed the scoring three minutes after half-time. The Football Association named Ødegaard player of the match.
For supporters who searched for the Arsenal vs Man City time in Nigeria, the match kicked off at 3:00 PM Nigerian time. Nigerian broadcast listings included SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, SuperSport GOtv Football, DStv Now, SuperSport MáXimo 1, SuperSport MáXimo 2 and Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique.
Latest update: 17 August 2026. This page has been updated after full-time with the final score, goals, confirmed Arsenal and Manchester City lineups and the Nigeria broadcast information.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield 2026 Match Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Arsenal vs Manchester City |
| Competition | 2026 FA Community Shield |
| Date | Sunday, 16 August 2026 |
| Kick-off in Nigeria | 3:00 PM WAT |
| Venue | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| Final Score | Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City |
| Arsenal Goals | Calafiori 1′, Havertz 28′, Ødegaard 48′ |
| Arsenal Qualification | 2025/26 Premier League champions |
| Man City Qualification | 2026 FA Cup winners |
| Player of the Match | Martin Ødegaard |
| Match Status | Full-time |
| Winner | Arsenal |
Arsenal entered the fixture as Premier League champions, while Manchester City qualified after winning the FA Cup. The victory gave Arsenal their 18th FA Community Shield and their second Shield success in three years.
What Was the Arsenal vs Man City Time in Nigeria?
Arsenal vs Manchester City kicked off at 3:00 PM Nigerian time on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
The official kick-off in Cardiff was 3:00 PM BST. Nigeria uses West Africa Time, and both BST and WAT were UTC+1 on the date of the match, so supporters in Nigeria watched the game from 3:00 PM.
That was the same start time for supporters in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Benin City and other parts of Nigeria.
Which Channel Showed Arsenal vs Man City in Nigeria?
Manchester City’s official international television listing for the Community Shield named the following broadcast services for Nigeria: SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, SuperSport GOtv Football, DStv Now, SuperSport MáXimo 1, SuperSport MáXimo 2 and Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique. The club said those global listings were correct as of Sunday, 16 August.
This means Nigerian viewers looking for the match through DStv or GOtv had SuperSport options included in the published international schedule.
Channel access can depend on the viewer’s subscription package and provider arrangements, so the exact channels available to individual subscribers may differ.
Was Arsenal vs Man City on DStv in Nigeria?
Yes. Manchester City’s international broadcast guide listed DStv Now and SuperSport Premier League Nigeria among the Nigeria viewing options for the 2026 Community Shield.
Was Arsenal vs Man City on GOtv?
Yes. SuperSport GOtv Football was included in the official international listing for Nigeria.
Arsenal vs Man City Result: Who Won the Community Shield?
Final score: Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta’s side produced a convincing performance to claim the first silverware of the 2026/27 English domestic season.
Calafiori’s opening goal arrived almost immediately. Myles Lewis-Skelly played him through and the Italian defender finished past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Arsenal the lead inside the opening 24 seconds.
Arsenal doubled their advantage in the 28th minute. Ødegaard’s delivery reached Christos Tzolis at the back post, and Tzolis headed the ball back across goal for Havertz to finish.
City had opportunities before half-time, with Phil Foden testing David Raya and Erling Haaland getting into threatening positions, but Arsenal went into the break with their 2-0 advantage intact.
Ødegaard then effectively ended the contest in the 48th minute, getting beyond the City defence and goalkeeper before finishing into an empty net for Arsenal’s third goal.
City’s Antoine Semenyo later forced another important save from Raya, but there was no comeback and Arsenal completed a 3-0 victory.
Arsenal vs Man City Goals
1-0 – Riccardo Calafiori, 1st minute: Arsenal struck almost immediately after kick-off, with Myles Lewis-Skelly supplying Calafiori before the defender finished past Donnarumma.
2-0 – Kai Havertz, 28th minute: Christos Tzolis headed Ødegaard’s delivery across the goal for Havertz to convert from close range.
3-0 – Martin Ødegaard, 48th minute: Arsenal’s captain got beyond Gvardiol and Donnarumma before rolling the ball into the empty net.
Confirmed Arsenal vs Man City Lineups
The pre-match predicted teams have now been replaced by the official starting lineups.
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup
Arsenal XI: David Raya; Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori; Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bruno Guimarães, Martin Ødegaard (captain); Noni Madueke, Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz.
Arsenal substitutes: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Max Dowman, Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres.
Arsenal’s substitutions included Declan Rice for Guimarães at half-time, Hincapie and Saka after 60 minutes, and Zubimendi and Gyökeres later in the second half.
Manchester City Confirmed Lineup
Manchester City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias (captain), Joško Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly; Mateo Kovačić, Elliot Anderson; Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku; Erling Haaland.
Manchester City substitutes: Gerónimo Rulli, Marc Guéhi, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Nico González, Jack Grealish, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Vitor Reis, Rico Lewis.
Anderson made his Manchester City debut after joining from Nottingham Forest, while Haaland, Doku, O’Reilly and Khusanov were among the other players brought into City’s starting XI for the fixture.
What Arsenal Did Well Against Manchester City
Arsenal’s quick start completely changed the shape of the contest. Taking the lead within the opening half-minute allowed Arteta’s side to play with confidence and forced City to chase the match almost immediately.
Lewis-Skelly was directly involved in Calafiori’s opener, while Tzolis proved particularly influential in the attacking third. The FA later noted that Tzolis became the first Arsenal player since Willian to register at least two assists on his debut.
Ødegaard also had a major influence. He contributed to the build-up for Arsenal’s second goal, scored the third and was selected as the FA’s player of the match.
At the other end, Raya kept a clean sheet despite City creating several opportunities through Foden, Haaland and Semenyo.
What Went Wrong for Manchester City?
The opening goal was a major setback for Enzo Maresca in his first competitive match as Manchester City manager.
Maresca said afterwards that conceding so early was an important part of the game. He felt City responded and had opportunities before Arsenal scored again, but the second goal made the contest significantly more difficult.
City captain Rúben Dias also acknowledged after the match that the performance was not good enough, while pointing out that the team was adapting to changes under a new manager.
It was therefore a difficult first competitive outing for Maresca, while Arsenal began their season with silverware.
Martin Ødegaard Named Player of the Match
Martin Ødegaard was named player of the match after captaining Arsenal to the 3-0 victory.
His performance included the third goal shortly after half-time, while his delivery also played a role in the move that produced Havertz’s first-half goal.
The result gave Arsenal an emphatic opening to the new domestic season and added another trophy to Ødegaard’s time as club captain.
Christos Tzolis Makes an Immediate Impact
One of the most notable individual performances came from Christos Tzolis.
The winger started for Arsenal and played a major part in the attacking performance. His headed pass created Havertz’s goal, and the FA credited him with becoming the first Arsenal player since Willian to record two or more assists on his debut.
His display provided Arsenal supporters with an early look at another attacking option available to Arteta during the 2026/27 campaign.
Arsenal Win Their 18th Community Shield
The victory was Arsenal’s 18th FA Community Shield success.
It was also Arteta’s fifth Community Shield triumph associated with Arsenal: two as a player and three as manager.
Arsenal had also defeated Manchester City in their previous Community Shield meeting in 2023, winning a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield Head-to-Head
Arsenal now have a remarkable record against Manchester City when the clubs meet in the Community Shield.
Before the 2026 game, Arsenal had won each of their three previous Community Shield meetings with City: 4-0 in 1934, 3-0 in 2014 and on penalties following a 1-1 draw in 2023.
The 3-0 victory in Cardiff in 2026 therefore made it four Arsenal wins from four Community Shield meetings with Manchester City. Reuters also reported that the result maintained Arsenal’s 100% record against City in this competition.
Why Was Arsenal vs Man City Played in Cardiff?
The 2026 Community Shield took place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff rather than its usual Wembley Stadium venue.
The FA had confirmed before the fixture that the Premier League champions Arsenal would face FA Cup winners Manchester City in Cardiff on Sunday, 16 August.
The Principality Stadium has previous history with the Community Shield, having staged the fixture during the period when the old Wembley was being rebuilt.
Arsenal vs Man City Prediction: What Actually Happened?
Before the match, there were reasons to expect a competitive contest between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners.
The actual outcome was much more decisive.
Arsenal won 3-0, scoring in the opening minute and taking a two-goal advantage into half-time before Ødegaard added the third shortly after the restart.
The result is a reminder that pre-match football predictions are opinions rather than guarantees. Starting lineups, tactical decisions, individual errors and major moments during a game can change an expected outcome quickly.
Arsenal vs Man City Betting Markets After Full-Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Man City Community Shield 2026?
Arsenal won the 2026 Community Shield, defeating Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
What was the Arsenal vs Man City score?
The final score was Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City.
Who scored for Arsenal against Man City?
Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scored Arsenal’s three goals.
What time was Arsenal vs Man City in Nigeria?
The match kicked off at 3:00 PM Nigerian time on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The official Cardiff kick-off was 3:00 PM BST.
Which channel showed Arsenal vs Man City in Nigeria?
Manchester City’s international TV guide listed SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, SuperSport GOtv Football, DStv Now, SuperSport MáXimo 1, SuperSport MáXimo 2 and Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique for Nigeria.
Was Arsenal vs Man City shown on DStv?
Yes. DStv Now and SuperSport Premier League Nigeria were included in the published Nigeria television listing.
Was Arsenal vs Man City shown on GOtv?
Yes. SuperSport GOtv Football was listed as a Nigeria broadcast option.
Where was Arsenal vs Man City played?
The match was played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
Why did Arsenal play Manchester City in the Community Shield?
Arsenal qualified as the 2025/26 Premier League champions, while Manchester City qualified as FA Cup winners.
Who was Arsenal’s player of the match?
The FA named Martin Ødegaard player of the match. He also scored Arsenal’s third goal.
Did Erling Haaland score against Arsenal?
No. Haaland started for Manchester City but did not score. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya finished the game with a clean sheet.
Did Bukayo Saka start Arsenal vs Man City?
No. Saka began on the substitutes’ bench and replaced Noni Madueke during the second half.
Did Viktor Gyökeres start?
No. Kai Havertz started in attack for Arsenal. Gyökeres came on later in the second half.
How many Community Shields have Arsenal won?
The 3-0 victory over Manchester City secured Arsenal’s 18th FA Community Shield.
What happened the last time Arsenal and Man City met in the Community Shield?
Before the 2026 match, their most recent Community Shield meeting was in 2023. That game ended 1-1 before Arsenal won the penalty shootout 4-1. Arsenal then defeated City 3-0 in the 2026 edition.
Final Takeaway
Arsenal made an impressive start to the 2026/27 domestic season by beating Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield.
Calafiori’s goal inside the opening 24 seconds gave Arsenal the perfect start, Havertz doubled the lead before half-time and Ødegaard completed the scoring shortly after the restart. Ødegaard was subsequently named player of the match.
For Nigerian supporters, the match kicked off at 3:00 PM WAT, with the official international broadcast listing including SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, SuperSport GOtv Football, DStv Now and other SuperSport and Canal+ options.
The result secured Arsenal’s 18th Community Shield and maintained their perfect record against Manchester City when the two clubs have met in this competition.
Sources and Verification
Match information on this page was checked on 17 August 2026 against the official Football Association match report, Manchester City’s official match report and confirmed teams, Manchester City’s international broadcast guide, and official post-match information from the FA and Arsenal.
Where broadcast information is concerned, availability can depend on provider packages and schedules. Historical TV listings above describe the services listed for this specific match rather than guaranteeing availability for future Arsenal or Manchester City fixtures.