Quote from: Unknown Op on Today at 05:06:57 PM

Quote from: slapper on Today at 12:30:58 PM

Manchester City, indeed, went into the game as the favorites in this, but Arsenal, my dear friends, didn't just give in or give up. They did what they always do, by being focused during the match, which they always be doing, and indeed late goal from Trossard is what made the difference. This was something that was not at all expected by Manchester City in their own game that they didn't focus on at the end of the second half

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Unexpected turns were there in the Community Shield game between Manchester City and Arsenal. Palmer beautiful goal set the tone and gave the game the appearance of being a close 1-0 affair. Trossard spectacular equaliser during the prolonged stoppage time, however, was the decisive event that turned the game in Arsenal favour. Arsenal tenacity and mental toughness helped them to mount a stunning comeback despite Manchester City being the prematch favourites due to their record. Guardiola was dissatisfied with his team performance in that vital time after their victory on penalties showed they were capable of handling pressure. In addition to clinching their 17th championship Arsenal victory signifies a successful start to their season.

I had told my friend that the cup final between Manchester City and Arsenal was not going to be as they thought.
Almost all of them believe that Manchester City will beat Arsenal even from the first half to the second half.
I reminded them that Arsenal is a good team and they have also reformed their squad this season and they are likely to do well.
In every stand-up match that Arsenal have against any team, they have the chances of winning. Where their problem lies is in the squad depth and that was seen last season that deprived them the opportunity to win the English Premier League title.