Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a superb goal and netted the winning penalty in a shootout as Arsenal beat Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield at an empty Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster, brought on in stoppage time, hit the crossbar with his penalty – the only one not converted in the shootout.
Aubameyang’s curling strike gave FA Cup winners Arsenal the lead in the first half before Liverpool substitute Takumi Minamino equalised after the break.
It is the second year in a row Liverpool have lost on penalties after Manchester City’s victory in 2019.
Arsenal have won the Community Shield for a 16th time (including shared titles), overtaking opponents Liverpool (15 times) and only behind Manchester United (21). The Gunners have won the trophy in four of the last seven seasons.
Aubameyang’s importance to Arsenal was once again shown in another impressive performance
He has netted 71 goals in 110 Arsenal appearances and no Gunners player has scored more than his five goals at the venue.
He is yet to sign a contract extension although Head Coach Arteta is pretty confident he will.