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Chelsea captain John Terry issued a rallying call after their FA Community Shield defeat by Arsenal.

The evidence of pre-season, however, has been that Chelsea s attacking options appear under-powered compared to their main rivals and while Mourinho has not ruled out the possibility of Costa facing Swansea when the champions return to action at Stamford Bridge, the chances...

While both men were keen to play down the importance of Mourinho’s run of 13 unbeaten games against Arsenal, Wenger conceded that the media’s focus on the statistic may have created “a bit of a psychological hurdle…in the heads of my players”.

Everton’s resolve to keep hold of their star players will be tested to the limit as Chelsea prepare a final £30m offer for John Stones.

As for Arsenal, supporters will have to remember the era of Ted Drake to locate the last time they completed the Community Shield and title double – 80 years ago.

The Colombian – signed on loan from Monaco – was brought in by Jose Mourinho following the departure of Didier Drogba this summer and will compete with Diego Costa and Loic Remy for a place up front this season.

I think we have to get over the fact he’s left now. It is the two teams who play against each other.’.

The England forward says Arsene Wenger’s side are also looking to be competitive in the Champions League after disappointing last season. “We have a great team, so we are just excited about what this season can bring for us”.

Sometimes their attacking mentality has also been their downfall, such as in the Champions League last season against Monaco – where they went all-guns-blazing and were caught out at the Emirates.

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he will start behaving himself if other managers do too. In total, stretching back 35 years, the winners of the Charity and Community Shields have gone on to be crowned champions just 10 times. “They are trying to make an impact because they...

With Diego Costa still a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Swansea City, Falcao or Loic Remy could be left to lead the line for a side looking well out of practice.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is concerned by star striker Diego Costa’s ongoing hamstring injuries. Refusing to actively reinforce a title winning side should hurt Mourinho either in January – when he is forced to pay above market value –...

Arsene Wenger admits Sunday’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea has given his Arsenal side a huge lift heading into the new season. “I haven’t run that much since I was a kid, because sometimes I even have to hold the midfield, but I am very happy playing...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first half strike was enough to see Arsenal beat Chelsea at Wembley to lift the Community Shield and end their pre-season in flawless fashion. “That why I came to Arsenal“. Last season, the Gunners were one of the most attractive teams...

Chelsea made a poor start to the season on Sunday, losing the FA Community Shield to Arsenal.