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Community Shield 2015 – Chelsea v Arsenal: TV details, ticket info, kick-off time, betting odds

Dan Quarrell

Updated 01/08/2015 at 12:47 GMT

The off-season is almost over already and Premier League champions Chelsea will take on FA Cup winners Arsenal to kick-off the 2015-16 season on Sunday.

Petr Cech celebrates winning the League Cup with former team-mate Thibaut Courtois while at Chelsea

Image credit: Reuters

WHEN IS IT?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Sunday 2nd August.
WHERE IS THE MATCH BEING PLAYED?
WHY IS IT WORTH FOLLOWING?
It’s the traditional curtain-raiser for the upcoming season and a chance for fans to see new signings in action ahead of the Premier League campaign. Sure, it may not be the most prestigious competition but it’s the first real opportunity for silverware and that has got to count for something.
Jose Mourinho’s side may feature high-profile loan signing Radamel Falcao after their pre-season tour to America, while former Blues goalkeeper Petr Cech is set to play for Arsene Wenger’s team in the Wembley showpiece after their Asia Trophy triumph in Singapore.
IS IT BEING SHOWN ON TV?
Yes. The match will be broadcast from 14:30 to 17:30 UK time on BT Sport 2. It will also be shown on BT Sport Ultra HD from 14:50.
International viewers can check out their options via this link.
ARE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE?
All general admission tickets have been sold through the two clubs and both have reported a sell out.
BETTING ODDS
Chelsea - 6/4
Arsenal – 19/10
Draw – 13/5
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
Key question for Arsenal: Will Cech star against his former club?
Arsenal's predicted XI to face Chelsea
Key question for Chelsea: Will Falcao feature and will Diego Costa start?
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Arsenal in the Community Shield
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