Arsenal’s Calafiori sets 118-year record with fastest-ever Community Shield goal

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Riccardo Calafiori scored after just 23 seconds against Manchester City to give Arsenal a record-breaking start in the 2026 Community Shield. His strike became the fastest goal in the competition’s 118-year history, beating Liverpool legend Gary McAllister’s previous Cardiff record. Arsenal then doubled their advantage through Kai Havertz, giving Mikel Arteta’s side an impressive opening to the season.