Missing Guardiola? Man City 0-2 Down in 28 Minutes, 46-Year-Old New Coach Mocked by Arsenal Fans: 'You'll Be Sacked Tomorrow Morning'

On the evening of August 16, Beijing time, the 2026-27 English Community Shield took place at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The reigning Premier League champions Arsenal squared off against FA Cup holders Manchester City for the title. After just 28 minutes, Man City were already 0-2 behind.

Only 23 seconds into the match, Arsenal sliced through City's defense with ease. Calafiori slotted home a quick opener, gifting Arsenal a dream start. According to statistics, Calafiori's goal was the fastest ever scored in the Community Shield.

City's nightmare was far from over. In the 28th minute, Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma made another costly mistake, allowing Havertz to nod in a simple header, extending Arsenal's lead.

Despite the game still having a long way to go, Arsenal fans had already started celebrating early. They sang a mocking chant directed at City's 46-year-old new boss, Maresca: "You'll be sacked in the morning!" Meanwhile, City supporters might be missing their departed manager, Guardiola.

This summer transfer window witnessed major changes at Manchester City. The legendary coach Pep Guardiola walked away. Maresca took over the reins in a time of crisis. The pressure on the young Italian manager is, as you might expect, immense.

Currently, although City have spent over €100 million to sign England international Anderson, captain Rodri may leave the club. The squad still faces significant issues.

Under these circumstances, leading City to reclaim the Premier League title in the new season will be a huge challenge for Maresca. If he stumbles even slightly, he could very well be dismissed midway through the season.