In the Community Shield, which served as the season opener for football in 2022–23, reigning Premier League champion Manchester City faced off against Premier League runner-up Arsenal. Who stepped forward to give Arteta his second Community Shield? I’m sure you know that Arsenal defeated City yesterday.
Both teams went into the interval confident of winning because the first half wasn’t as exciting as many had hoped. It ended scoreless.
In the second half, the Premier League’s defending champions came out strong, but Arteta’s team also improved. Leandro Trossard was replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in a masterful replacement by Mikel Arteta in the 75th minute.
Trophy time! 🏆❤️ @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/mu24SFzUxY
— Leandro Trossard (@LTrossard) August 6, 2023
The former Brighton defender gave Arsenal’s attack new life; every time he had the ball at his feet, he was lightning-quick and had superb skill. He successfully kept the Gunners from losing to Manchester City once more with his tactical decisions, superb ball passing, and commanding possessions. In the waning moments of the game, Trossard fired a powerful shot that was deflected into the goal, forcing penalties, which Arsenal easily won, depriving Manchester City of the chance to win the Community Shield for the third consecutive year.
Against Manchester City, Trossard displayed grace.
The Belgian wowed in just 28 minutes against Manchester City, winning match-of-the-match honors. He completed 8 of 12 passes with 89% accuracy, had 12 touches, and won 2/3 of his ground battles. 1 goal.
When fit, Arteta ought to start every game for Arsenal in all competitions, according to the team’s supporters. In order to ensure that Trossard’s genius is utilized in the upcoming season, Mikel Arteta almost certainly has work to do.