Arsenal take on champions Chelsea at Wembley for the Community Shield in a fixture which will give us a chance to signify a statement of intent ahead of the new season.
The two clubs who currently hold all the domestic trophies meet up and judging by the business conducted over the summer, one could say that we’ll be the two title favourites ahead of the new season.
Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger’s presence means that any fixture between us and the Blues can never be regarded as a friendly, especially when we’re yet to defeat a Jose Mourinho side.
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All eyes will be on Petr Cech, who makes his competitive debut for us against his old side in what is the kind of scenario only football can provide.
Jack Wilshere misses out through an injury which was described as precautionary by the Daily Mail ahead of next week’s big kick off.
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Mourinho has named a strong team and is clearly eyeing a chance at inflicting more pain on us as he looks to defend his crown.
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The @Arsenal team to take on Chelsea #AFCvCFC pic.twitter.com/ilht9FmtcW
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) August 2, 2015
Team v Arsenal: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Ramires, Willian, Hazard; Remy. #CFC #CommunityShield
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 2, 2015
Chelsea subs: Begovic, Zouma, Mikel, Oscar, Cuadrado, Moses, Falcao. #CFC #CommunityShield
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 2, 2015
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