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The significance of Arsenal winning the Community Shield is stated by Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed the significance of defeating “the best team in the world” and winning the Community Shield after his team’s victory over Manchester City. Arsenal won the Community Shield in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium, with the game ending 1-1 after regulation.
Arteta highlighted the importance of winning trophies for the club and the joy of making supporters proud. Arsenal hadn’t beaten Manchester City in three years, and this victory was a significant morale boost for the team.
When asked if the win would raise expectations for Arsenal in the upcoming season, Arteta emphasized the need to take things one step at a time and stay focused on their next match against Nottingham Forest. He acknowledged the challenges of the Premier League and the importance of preparation and performance.
Arsenal finished second to Manchester City in the 2022-23 Premier League season and will aim to improve their performance and contend for the league title in the upcoming season.