Community Shield: Why Man City lost 3-0 to Arsenal – Maresca

Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted the early goal they conceded to Arsenal in the Community Shield was a big blow.

The Gunners thrashed City 3-0 on Sunday, thanks to goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after the game, Maresca also bemoaned their failure to convert their chances.

He said: “I think the goal we conceded after 25 seconds unfortunately affected the game at that moment.

“I think after the goal, the reaction was quite good before they scored the second one, we had three or four chances to score and draw the game but unfortunately we conceded the second one and it became more complicated.

“Disappointed with that because in this kind of game the level is so similar that when you concede a goal, it then becomes difficult but I think the action after the first goal was quite good and we created chances but again, 2-0 was even more complicated.”

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