Chelsea and Arsenal will kick off the 2015-2016 season in England, when they face each other in the FA Community Shield match. The Blues, who were crowned as Premier League and Capital One Cup champions, will be facing the Gooners, a side that had a magnificent second half of the season, which saw them become the most winning team in the FA Cup history.
This match will also give fans around the world a chance to watch another battle between two of the most influencial referees of our time: Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese boss has made a habit out of infuriating his French counterpart, while making his teams invincible for the one they call "Le Prof".
This will be the eleventh FA Community Shield for Chelsea, where they will be aiming for their fifth win. During the ongoing pre-season, Jose Mourinho made few changes to his squad, but those who left were landmarks in the team's history. Didier Drogba left Stamford Bridge to join MLS' Montreal Impact, while goalkeeper Petr Cech is expected to start against his former club. Added to those departures, the current EPL Champions added Radamel Falcao to their lineup, and with Diego Costa's recent physical problems, the Colombian striker could be starting the game for the Blues.
Mourinho will try to see his side emerge victorious in these match for the first time since 2009, when the Blues defeated Manchester United. Their previous Community Shield match happened in 2012, with the team being handed a 3-2 defeat by Manchester City.
On the other hand, Arsenal will try to win back-to-back titles, after their 2014 success over Manchester City. Coach Arsene Wenger has kept it simple during the ongoing transfer window, being Petr Cech the most notable addition to the team's lineup. Former goalkeeper Wojcech Szczesny went out on loan, while the team said goodbye to German striker Lukas Podolski. The Gunners will be making their 21st appearance in this type of match, winning thirteen of those games. Their most recent loss happened in 2005, and it was The Blues who handed them that defeat.
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