MATCH FACTS The FA Cup winners have only won one of the last five Community Shield matches, though this was Arsenal in last year’s game. The last two times Chelsea have won the Community Shield, they’ve gone on to win the title (2005 and 2009). These sides have met once previously in the Community Shield, Chelsea winning 2-1 in 2005 – Cesc Fabregas scored Arsenal’s goal that day. This will be the Gunners’ 21st appearance in the Community Shield. They’ve won it outright 12 times, losing seven (twice on penalties) and shared it once. Chelsea meanwhile will be making their 11th appearance in the event. They’ve won it four times (once on penalties), losing the other six (twice...
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