Arsene Wenger has hit out at the Premier League's decision to start the new season on August 8th, bringing the start date forward by a week. Indeed, should Arsenal triumph at Wembley on Saturday, their new campaign would begin on August 2nd at Wembley in the Community Shield against champions, and lonely-bus wankers, Chelsea. With this season ending late, the early start means the summer is particularly short and doesn't allow for much rest – especially when the Gunners also have players involved in summer tournaments in South America. 'Moving the fixture calendar forward deeply affects pre-season and I believe it is the wrong decision of the Premier League to start on August 8,' said...
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