Despite being an Arsenal fan, I believe that Arsene Wenger’s team will go into the community shield match tomorrow as the underdogs. Arsenal will have to be consistent in playing their formidable attacking style that has given them a lot of goals and wins on their recent preseason matches in order to be able to defeat Chelsea.

Here are five reasons why I feel that the game against Chelsea will be an uphill battle for the Gooners-

1) Wenger has never beaten Mourinho’s Chelsea; Yes, Arsenal has never defeated Chelsea whenever it has been under Jose Mourinho’s management. Wenger has achieved only 5 draws and 7 losses against Mourinho. This means that Arsenal must do something different against Chelsea.

2) Chelsea has a better attacking force; There is little change in the line-ups from the previous season for both teams. Chelsea has proven to be a more deadly team in attack as they scored more goals than Arsenal in the past season (73 goals to 71). Furthermore, Chelsea has two powerful striking backup options on the bench with regards to Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy. While Danny Welbeck is the only backup for Olivier Giroud in Arsenal.

3) Chelsea has a stronger defence;
Here are some few stats to prove this-
-Arsenal has not scored Chelsea in over 482 minutes
-Arsenal conceded more goals in the last season than Chelsea (36 goals to 32)
Also, Arsenal has one of the slowest defenders in the EPL- Per Mertersacker. Another unfortunate fact for Arsenal is that Gabriel Paulista does not have any significant Premier League experience as a defender, since he is somewhat still a “fresh” signing. Gary Cahill and John Terry are rated far higher than both of the aforementioned Arsenal defenders.

4) Chelsea has done penalty practice; Chelsea’s last preseason match saw them beat Barcelona on penalties (4-2). This means that Chelsea will be more formidable if it comes down to penalties since it has been relatively long since Arsenal has officially played penalties.

5) Chelsea beat Arsenal at their last Community Shield meeting; Yes, Arsenal lost to Chelsea (2-1) ten years ago at their last meeting in the Community Shield. History is on Chelsea’s side. It is also worth mentioning that Chelsea is the better trophy hunter between the two clubs seeing as Chelsea has won more trophies than Arsenal in the last 5 seasons.


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http://allnaijablog.com/5-strong-reasons-why-chelsea-has-the-advantage-over-arsenal-in-the-community-shield


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tosyne2much:
Because Arsenal Is Awoof


Chelsea will thrash Arsenal not because they are the better side but because Arsenal normal mess up when playing against class A teams

First time I agree with you. Arsenal can play beautiful football but they mess up big time against big teams. Sha liverpool hear am from Arsenal this past season

AllNaijaBlogger:
Despite being an Arsenal fan, I believe that Arsene Wenger’s team will go into the community shield match tomorrow as the underdogs. Arsenal will have to be consistent in playing their formidable attacking style that has given them a lot of goals and wins on their recent preseason matches in order to be able to defeat Chelsea.

Here are five reasons why I feel that the game against Chelsea will be an uphill battle for the Gooners-

1) Wenger has never beaten Mourinho’s Chelsea; Yes, Arsenal has never defeated Chelsea whenever it has been under Jose Mourinho’s management. Wenger has achieved only 5 draws and 7 losses against Mourinho. This means that Arsenal must do something different against Chelsea.

2) Chelsea has a better attacking force; There is little change in the line-ups from the previous season for both teams. Chelsea has proven to be a more deadly team in attack as they scored more goals than Arsenal in the past season (73 goals to 71). Furthermore, Chelsea has two powerful striking backup options on the bench with regards to Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy. While Danny Welbeck is the only backup for Olivier Giroud in Arsenal.

3) Chelsea has a stronger defence;
Here are some few stats to prove this-
-Arsenal has not scored Chelsea in over 482 minutes
-Arsenal conceded more goals in the last season than Chelsea (36 goals to 32)
Also, Arsenal has one of the slowest defenders in the EPL- Per Mertersacker. Another unfortunate fact for Arsenal is that Gabriel Paulista does not have any significant Premier League experience as a defender, since he is somewhat still a “fresh” signing. Gary Cahill and John Terry are rated far higher than both of the aforementioned Arsenal defenders.

4) Chelsea has done penalty practice; Chelsea’s last preseason match saw them beat Barcelona on penalties (4-2). This means that Chelsea will be more formidable if it comes down to penalties since it has been relatively long since Arsenal has officially played penalties.

5) Chelsea beat Arsenal at their last Community Shield meeting; Yes, Arsenal lost to Chelsea (2-1) ten years ago at their last meeting in the Community Shield. History is on Chelsea’s side. It is also worth mentioning that Chelsea is the better trophy hunter between the two clubs seeing as Chelsea has won more trophies than Arsenal in the last 5 seasons.


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http://allnaijablog.com/5-strong-reasons-why-chelsea-has-the-advantage-over-arsenal-in-the-community-shield


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you made quite good points. But, Arsenal won all their preceeding matches, with Olivia Jiroud they have an edge over chelsea as the best airial treat, arsenal also has a better mid field than chelsea with a combo of Santi Carzola + Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil, with pace having Walcott and Chamberlain, free kicks specialist Santi Carzola and to round it up they have Chelsea's nemesis 'Peter Cech as the best goal keeper in England

iamkingzlee:
you made quite good points. But, Arsenal won all their preceeding matches, with Olivia Jiroud they have an edge over chelsea as the best airial treat, arsenal also has a better mid field than chelsea with a combo of Santi Carzola + Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil, with pace having Walcott and Chamberlain, free kicks specialist Santi Carzola and to round it up they have Chelsea's nemesis 'Peter Cech as the best goal keeper in England

Arsenal played cheap teams. Everton, Singapore XI, Wolfsburg, Lyon etc

Olivier Giroud is not worthy to shine Diego Costa's or Falcao's boots.

Hazard, Ramirez, Fabregas, etc....Chelsea has bad azz midfielders.

It is not going to be an easy match

AllNaijaBlogger:



Arsenal played cheap teams. Everton, Singapore XI, Wolfsburg, Lyon etc

Olivier Giroud is not worthy to shine Diego Costa's or Falcao's boots.

Hazard, Ramirez, Fabregas, etc....Chelsea has bad azz midfielders.

It is not going to be an easy match

true talk boss!

iamkingzlee:
true talk boss!

Yessir!

Time please..

ashibelite:
Time please..

Sorry, what exactly are you asking? The time of the match? its 3;00 pm

Now eat your word.... Fake gunner ,,,,Chelsea fans like you

Nextlevel0007:
Now eat your word.... Fake gunner ,,,,Chelsea fans like you

Still a gooner

Choose Your Words Carefully… You May Have to Eat Them.#LESSON

Wtf is this?

Op, u wanna say chelsea knw how to park d bus well, right?

Let's wait and see. No time for predictions and reasons anylonger

Chelshit

Abeg which MOD brought this to FP, surely not a football fan match wey both teams don forget

Medicine after death. Sleeping mods

Nya nya nya taking nonsennse I so much hate chelsea jst cus of that bingo mouriho

what da?

This is great comedy. Some know not, but think they know! If you actually follow arsenal's preseason, you will know that they are the fittest team going into the EPL start.

Who moved this to the FP, a matter that has ended? Mtchewww

Abeg the cup don come and go....my team lost.....abi the cup dey get returnin' leg??

Op Which of the community shield are u talking about?? Because the one i watched arsene Wenger flogged mourinho...

#2nd leg no dey o

Ah! which mod brought this belated thread to front page ?

The mod that pushed this to the front page must be high on dollar

RIP nairaland.com,we wish you well..meanwhile, Nigerias young star who can't stop banging in goals for city said he had an awesome preseason
guess who?? http://yesreport..nl/2015/08/i-had-good-pre-season-with-city.html?m=0

And chelshit lost