Arsenal have removed 'mental block' against Man City after Community Shield triumph, claims Wembley hero Aaron Ramsdale

Arsenal hero Aaron Ramsdale claimed that their mental block against Manchester City is now gone after winning the Community Shield.

The English goalkeeper made two crucial saves during the game and also managed to keep Rodri's spot-kick out in the penalty shootout to help Arsenal beat Manchester City to win the Community Shield on Sunday.

After playing a crucial role in the Gunners' triumph, Ramsdale suggested that Arsenal have now proved that they are capable of beating Manchester City in big games, which is a huge confidence booster for the team ahead of the new season.

Speaking to ITV, the Arsenal goalkeeper said: It's a marker to know we can go and beat Manchester City in a big game when it matters. I'm not sure what it will be like going through the season, but we now have that mental block gone. We're ready to push on all season long.

Cole Palmer handed the treble winners the lead in the 77th minute with a brilliant strike from the edge of the box, but Leandro Trossard equalised for the Gunners in the 11th minute of stoppage time and took the game to penalties, where Arsenal emerged triumphant 4-1. Mikel Arteta's side will begin their Premier League 2023-24 campaign on August 12 against Nottingham Forest