[3] This was the fourth Charity Shield/Community Shield contested between the two clubs: Liverpool won in 1979 and 1989, while Arsenal were victorious in 2002.

[6] Radio commentary was provided by Sam Matterface and Trevor Sinclair on Talksport.

[8][9] Arsenal won their 14th FA Cup title after beating Chelsea 2–1 in the final.

[11] In the 12th minute, Aubameyang put Arsenal into the lead, receiving the ball on the left he cut in and curled a left-footed shot from just inside the penalty area into the right corner of the net past the diving Alisson.

Minamino made it 1-1 in the 73rd minute with a side-footed finish to the right from six yards out after the ball broke to him in the penalty area off Cedric.