Arsenal have drawn first blood ahead of the new season by beating Manchester City on penalties to win the Community Shield.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 on penalties to lift the Community Shield following a keenly-contested curtain-raiser for the 2023-24 Premier League season at Wembley.
Well, that was sad news for many Manchester City fans including our very own socialite Amber Ray who had placed a huge bet that Arsenal would beat the team.
The flamboyant socialite had to send Ksh 80,000 to her hubby, Kennedy Rapudo following the loss. She sent him the money via Mpesa and ran to social media to prove that she always keeps her promises.
But what caught many people’s attention was actually not the 80K sent but rather Rapudo’s mouth-watering Mpesa balance.
The businessman had a balance of Ksh 285,700 after receiving the cash something that left many with envy. The two lovers have been parading their love and with Amber Ray insisting that money is always important in a relationship.
Given how last season ended, the couple might be in a rather tense relationship if they continue betting against their favorite teams this season.
The Gunners also showcased their abilities, with the trio of new recruits seamlessly fitting in and displaying impressive performances.
Declan Rice exhibited confidence in the midfield, while Jurrien Timber excelled both in defensive maneuvers and ball handling on the left side of the back four.
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For Arsenal, this event carried significant weight, considering the psychological aftermath of last season’s collapse in the title race.
Arteta and the team will draw considerable positives from this, especially given their resilient attitude that ultimately yielded rewards.
This moment could potentially hold significance for the Gunners, although it might not greatly impact City. It’s worth noting that City had previously lost in two Community Shield clashes and still managed to secure trophy success in the same season. Therefore, Guardiola is unlikely to dwell on this defeat for an extended period.
