The English football season returns on Sunday when Premier League champions Chelsea meet FA Cup winners Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at Wembley.
Pre-season form
Arsenal have been in fine form this summer, and have already won two pre-season tournaments.
First they beat Everton in Singapore (external) before thrashing Lyon and beating Bundesliga runners-up Wolfsburg to win the Emirates Cup at their home ground.
A highlight has been the emergence of youngsters Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Alex Iwobi – nephew of former Bolton and Hull midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha.
Chelsea have spent a mixed pre-season in the United States.
Begovic was beaten four times in a “tired” display as Mourinho’s side lost 4-2 to New York Red Bulls, before draws with Paris St-Germain and Barcelona – both of which ended with the Blues winning penalty shootouts.
Chelsea begin their Premier League defence against Swansea on Saturday, 8 August (17:30 BST), while Arsenal face West Ham at 13:30 the next day.
What are your predictions for today’s match??
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