Following Arsenal’s dramatic Community Shield victory over Chelsea at Wembley, manager Arsène Wenger had nothing but praise for his new signings, whose standout performances helped seal the club’s 15th title in the competition. Speaking after the match, Wenger applauded the contributions of Sead Kolašinac and Alexandre Lacazette, both of whom played pivotal roles in the hard-fought win.
Wenger highlighted Kolašinac’s equalizing goal and versatility, noting that while the player is typically used as a wing-back or full-back, he can also step into a central defensive role when needed. “He’s incredibly strong physically,” Wenger said. “I was a bit hesitant before the game because Wembley brings a lot of pressure, but once he got on the pitch, he was outstanding. I think he’ll adapt to the Premier League quite easily.”
Alexandre Lacazette, who started the match, also caught the manager’s eye. “He’s getting stronger every week,” Wenger remarked. “This may have been the first time fans saw him in this kind of physical condition. His movement in the first half was excellent, and his involvement in the game shows he’s adjusting well. I believe he’ll just keep getting better from here.”
The match itself was full of drama, culminating in a penalty shootout win for Arsenal. Pedro was shown a straight red card after a reckless challenge on Elneny in the second half — a decision Wenger said he wasn’t sure about but admitted Arsenal were in control of the game at that point. “We had some difficult moments early in the second half, but we recovered well and took control again,” he added.
Bangla Cricket Live has reported extensively on Arsenal’s preseason, and this win provides a strong start to what promises to be another demanding campaign. Wenger used the opportunity to call on fans to stand behind the team regardless of the ups and downs. “Whether things go well or badly, we need the fans by our side. Every Premier League match is like a battle — today’s game was no exception,” he said. “Our dream is to make the fans happy. It’s not easy, but we’ll give everything we have.”
As Bangla Cricket Live continues to follow Arsenal’s season, the message from Wenger is clear: with unity, resilience, and rising talent, the Gunners are ready to fight for every inch.