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Community Shield | Community Shield
Aug 6, 2017 at 2pm UK
 
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1-1

Moses (46')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Kolasinac (82')
Arsenal win 4-1 on penalties
Reaction
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Arsene Wenger delighted by Sead Kolasinac display at Wembley
Arsene Wenger talks up the potential of versatile defender Sead Kolasinac, but confesses that he "had a hesitation" about using him against Chelsea.
Aug 7, 15:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Per Mertesacker accepts Gary Cahill apology after aerial collision
Per Mertesacker appreciates that Gary Cahill went out of his way to apologise following their clash of heads during the first half of Sunday's Community Shield match.
Aug 7, 15:33
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Community Shield refereeing decision made me angry'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he has been left "a bit angry" after Pedro was sent off against Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield clash.
Aug 7, 10:02
Arsene Wenger subs off Alexis Sanchez during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez was short of preparation'
Arsene Wenger says a number of key Arsenal players, most notably Alexis Sanchez, missed the club's Community Shield win over Chelsea due to being "short of preparation".
Aug 7, 09:29
Petr Cech in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Petr Cech 'surprised by Thibaut Courtois penalty'
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech admits that he was 'surprised' by Thibaut Courtois's penalty during Sunday's Community Shield.
Aug 6, 22:57
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny in action during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Mohamed Elneny: 'Community Shield win good for confidence'
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny says that Sunday's Community Shield victory over Chelsea will give the Gunners "a great push forward" ahead of the new league season.
Aug 6, 22:22
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Antonio Conte defends Thibaut Courtois penalty
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that Thibaut Courtois is 'one of the club's best penalty takers', despite the stopper missing from the spot in Sunday's Community Shield.
Aug 6, 22:08
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte: "Alvaro Morata needs to work"
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that record signing Alvaro Morata 'will need a bit of time' before making his mark in English football.
Aug 6, 21:56
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte unhappy with red cards in consecutive competitive games
Antonio Conte is concerned as Chelsea finish a second consecutive competitive game with 10 men after they lost to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
Aug 6, 17:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arsene Wenger calls on Arsenal fanbase to stand "united and together"
Arsene Wenger wants the Arsenal fanbase to stand "united and together" going into the new Premier League season following their Community Shield win over Chelsea.
Aug 6, 16:49

The Match

Match Report

Arsenal win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium after beating Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Arsenal's victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield, which came thanks to a penalty shootout.

Team News

Alexandre Lacazette starts for Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield, but new Chelsea signings Antonio Rudiger and Alvaro Morata are only on the bench.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.

Head to Head
Jul 22, 2017 12.40pm
Pre-season Friendlies
Chelsea
3-0
Arsenal
Willian (40'), Batshuayi (42', 49')

Kolasinac (75')
May 27, 2017 5.30pm
Jan 24, 2016 4pm
Arsenal
0-1
Chelsea

Flamini (45')
Mertesacker (18')
Costa (23')
Oscar (11'), Matic (60'), Obi Mikel (72')
Build-up
Antonio Conte poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Arsenal will challenge for title'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is expecting Arsenal to be among six challengers for the Premier League title next season.
Aug 5, 22:45
Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017
Antonio Conte eyes Community Shield success
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte sets his sights on getting the new season off to a winning start with victory in the Community Shield against Arsenal at Wembley.
Aug 5, 14:33
Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Eden Hazard, Tiemoue Bakayoko out of Community Shield
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Eden Hazard and new signing Tiemoue Bakayoko will play no part in Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal.
Aug 4, 14:29
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
New penalty shootout system to be used in Community Shield
The Football Association announces that the new 'ABBA' penalty shootout system will be used for the first time in a competitive match during the Community Shield.
Aug 3, 20:00
Mesut Ozil is congratulated by teammates on his hat-trick during the Champions League match between Arsenal and Ludogorets on October 19, 2016
Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey fit for Community Shield
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey are fit to face Chelsea in the Community Shield, while he remains undecided on Alexis Sanchez's inclusion.
Aug 3, 17:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lewis Baker enjoying pre-season with Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker says that the first-team squad will feel the benefits of a tough pre-season schedule in Asia.
Jul 31, 10:58
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea ready for Community Shield'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that his team "are ready" to face Arsenal in the Community Shield next weekend.
Jul 29, 22:55
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Chelsea, Arsenal donate Community Shield proceeds to Grenfell Tower victims
Chelsea and Arsenal agree to donate all proceeds from August's Community Shield clash to the Grenfell Tower appeal, which it is hoped will raise around £1.25m.
Jun 23, 13:52
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2Liverpool33228375324374
3Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
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8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
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16Everton33108153448-1430
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