Fresh off their exhilarating Community Shield victory against Manchester City, Arsenal’s midfielder, Fabio Vieira, talks about his excitement, the team’s unyielding spirit, and his expectations for the upcoming season.

  • Fabio Vieira reflects on Arsenal’s never-give-up spirit that led to the 2023 Community Shield victory against Manchester City.
  • The match was dramatically turned around in the 11th minute of the second half stoppage time, thanks to Leandro Trossard.
  • The Community Shield win serves as a morale boost for Arsenal as they head into the new season.
Arsenal's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira celebrates after scoring the final penalty in the shoot-out after the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira celebrates after scoring the final penalty in the shoot-out after the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Vieira’s first trophy with Arsenal

Mikel Arteta had the pleasure of watching Portuguese midfielder, Fabio Vieira, confidently take the winning penalty in the shootout.

This decisive moment followed Leandro Trossard‘s pivotal goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time, securing a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at Wembley.

Arsenal's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira scores the final penalty in the shoot-out during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira scores the final penalty in the shoot-out during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

“It feels great. It’s my first trophy for this club, and I’m very happy to win this trophy.

“We are a team that will always believe it’s possible to score until the final [minute], and we believe altogether that we would score. Then in the penalties, we were better,” Vieira proudly stated.

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United with fans for the upcoming season

Arsenal players celebrate winning the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal players celebrate winning the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. Arsenal won after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win, following the 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Vieira emphasised the importance of unity between the fans, players, and the club as they approach the new season.

“We have a new season ahead, it will be very difficult, and we need to be together with the fans and the players, and then we go for it.”

First Wembley experience

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal pose for a photo with the FA Community Shield following The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber of Arsenal pose for a photo with the FA Community Shield following The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Vieira had his nerves tested when he stepped up to take the winning penalty, following Kevin de Bruyne‘s miss and Aaron Ramsdale‘s save from Rodri.

“To be fair, you always feel a bit of nervousness, but it’s normal. You have to stay calm and that’s what I did. I just scored the penalty and was very happy to win and to help,” he added.

“It’s amazing. It’s my first time playing at Wembley, it’s an amazing stadium and as I said I’m very happy, and the win is the most important thing. I’m here to help the team. We have a long season ahead, and I need to focus and help the team. That’s what I have to do.”

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