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Arsenal beat treble-winners Man City on penalties to win Community Shield
Arsenal players and staff celebrates with the trophy after the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium, London

Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City (4-1 on penalties)
by Layth Yousif at Wembley Stadium 

ARSENAL have removed their ‘mental block’ following their dramatic spot-kick win over Manchester City, insisted keeper Aaron Ramsdale after the Gunners lifted the Community Shield for the 17th time in their history. 

Mikel Arteta's side ended their losing run against City with a gripping penalty shootout triumph in Sunday's showpiece event at Wembley Stadium.     

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