VIDEO | Arsenal Make Charity Shield History With Fastest Goal Ever Against Man City

Tuesday, August 18, 2026  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori scored after only 23 seconds against Manchester City in the English Charity Shield, recording the fastest goal in the competition’s 118-year history.

VIDEO | Arsenal Make Charity Shield History With Fastest Goal Ever Against Man City

According to SaedNews: Arsenal and Manchester City, as winners of the Premier League and FA Cup respectively, faced each other at Wembley Stadium at 17:20 today in the English Charity Shield.

The match began with a major surprise for City supporters as Riccardo Calafiori found the net just 23 seconds after kick-off, putting Arsenal ahead.

Calafiori’s goal was recorded as the fastest in Charity Shield history. The competition, which has been held since 1908, saw the Arsenal player’s strike become the quickest goal in its 118-year record.