Tag: Community Shield

Chelsea vs Arsenal predicted XI: Falcao could make first start in Community Shield clash

Steve Green

How Chelsea could line up to take on Arsenal at Wembley this summer. GK: Thibaut Courtois Following Asmir Begovic’s poor form in America, there’s no doubt Jose Mourinho will want a strong performance from his number one. RB: Branislav Ivanovic One of the best right backs in the world right now, he is sure to get the nod for the annual curtain raiser. CB: John Terry Can he continue his excellent form into the new season despite his advancing years? This could be a good opportunity for him to state…

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Arsenal predicted XI: Cech to face old club in Community Shield clash

Steve Green

Arsenal will be looking to push on this season, and an early season glass raiser against Chelsea would certainly go a long way to making sure they get off on the right foot. Here is how we think they will line up against Chelsea on Sunday at Wembley. GK: Petr Cech Facing his former club for the first time, it’ll be interesting to see what kind of reception he will receive from the Chelsea fans. RB: Hector Bellerin The Spanish youngster finished the previous campaign as the club’d first choice…

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Arsenal vs Chelsea – Community Shield preview

Stephen Donovan

With the Premier League campaign beginning a week earlier than normal, champions Chelsea come up against FA Cup winners Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday afternoon at Wembley. Of the leading clubs, these two look the most settled, arguably the most stable, as they prepare for their latest assault. Unlike the two Manchester clubs and Liverpool, they have hardly splashed the cash this summer, opting to make subtle alterations to their immensely talented squads. The most significant change for Arsenal is in goal, where Petr Cech is in line…

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Chelsea confirm Diego Costa and Gary Cahill are fit for Community Shield clash vs Arsenal

Steve Green
costa chelsea

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed that key duo Diego Costa and Gary Cahill will be fit to line up against Arsenal in this weekend’s Community Shield showdown, the Daily Mail reports. Costa was rated doubtful for the game after reportedly aggravating a hamstring injury that had dogged him over the course of the previous campaign, while Cahill was contending with a possible broken nose sustained in the 2-2 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday night. With Costa limping off, and Cahill’s face gushing blood, both players appeared to be doubtful…

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