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For example, it was Saka who gave away possession which led to the move when Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the first half – but to the Arsenal man’s relief the goal was ruled offside. The Argentine, linked with a move away in recent days, showed again why there are so many who believe that he should start the new season as No.1 in north London. Martinez was not able to save any of the penalties in the shoot-out, but he did not need to as Rhian Brewster’s miss was enough to give Arsenal victory and off them a huge confidence boost ahead of the coming campaign. The England manager was not at Wembley to see Arsenal beat Liverpool on penalties to win the Community Shield, but had he been he may well have left the home of English football thinking he had made a major mistake in leaving Bukayo Saka out of his latest squad. Then a moment of skill left the experienced Jonny Evans on his knees before he passed to Aubameyang with his less-favoured right foot for the decisive goal of this Emirates clash. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have scored Arsenal’s goal in magnificent style, thumping a bending strike past Alisson after just 12 minutes.

Things he has to learn with age. Only Kevin De Bruyne (19) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (14) have more assists … However, the youngster proved his value across a number of positions in a standout breakthrough campaign, in which he scored four goals and provided 11 … There were occasions on a rain-sodden evening when he lost the ball, which enabled Leicester an opportunist attack, or his first touch was lacking.

The 18-year-old played on the right side of attack against Liverpool, but the majority of his fine displays last season were at left-back. He was eventually beaten by Takumi Minamino’s close range finish 17 minutes from time, but it was another eye-catching display by the keeper just a fortnight before the season opener at Fulham.