On the upcoming Sunday, at Wembley in London, a match between Arsenal and Chelsea will be held. It is the English Super Cup, also known as Community Shield. The future opponents played against each other not that long ago in China within a friendly match. Chelsea celebrated victory with a score of 3:0 in the match. Considering the result, bookmakers are on the Blues side in the match, but one shouldn’t also forget the previous final of the English Cup, in which Arsenal were stronger, defeating the opponents with the score of 2:1.
Arsenal had a number of friendlies in Australia and China, took part in the Emirates Cup, were they defeated Benfica with a score of 5:2, but lost to Sevilla, 1:2. Arsen Wenger is looking, building, finding new players’ compositions on the field. Lacazette and Giroud play on alternate dates, both Frenchmen score regularly and are in a good sporting shape.
Conte also didn’t run after victories in the midseason, trying different option on the pitch and as a result, the Blues defeated Arsenal with a score of 3:0, but within the International Champions Cup lost to Bayern, 2:3 and Inter. 1:2. Chelsea didn’t have any control matches anymore and during the last week, Chelsea prepared his team in training mode, therefore it is pretty hard to say anything about the Policemen’s preparation.
Chelsea are approaching the forthcoming match against Arsenal as clear favorites, but the recent English Cup final, which has also been held at Wembley, brought the victory for the Gunners. Therefore, Arsenal should not be underestimated, the team cannot fight Chelsea and Manchester City on a distance, but the Red-and-Whites can defeat anyone in a selected match.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal not to lose