English Premier League champions Manchester United take on FA Cup holders Chelsea in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and the bookmakers are struggling to separate them.
With a new English Premier League season almost upon us, 2/1 joint favourites for the title, Manchester United and Chelsea have the chance to put an early marker down before the really serious business begins the following weekend.
Sure both sides would like to win, but the reality is this is still pre-season and a marathon lies ahead. Portsmouth held United to 0-0 in 90 minutes in the Commuinty Shield last season but they were walloped at Chelsea the following week when the Premier League began.
Still, it’s great to see the English season back and let’s begin with a look at the main ins and outs of the sides with a view to their chances, not just in this match, but in a gruelling season that lies ahead.
Manchester United have signed Garbiel Obertan, Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia but they have lost the services of Cristiano Ronaldo and could not / did not want to agree a permanent deal for Carlos Tevez.
Chelsea have signed young striker Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City and Russian wing back Yuri Zhikhov.
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