Chelsea 7-4 Arsenal: Combined XI sees Blues dominate ahead of Community Shield, with Sanchez & Hazard in attack

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DC: John Terry (Chelsea)

Still one of the best in the world, it’s no surprise to see Chelsea captain John Terry make it into the team ahead of Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker.

DC: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal)

Still, in a close call, Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny just gets in ahead of Chelsea’s Gary Cahill in the second centre-back spot.

MC: Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)

A world class defensive midfielder, Nemanja Matic is an easy choice over another promising Arsenal starlet Francis Coquelin, who is more one for the future.

MC: Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)

A class above most midfielders in Europe last season, Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla narrowly gets in ahead of his fellow Spaniard and former Gunner Cesc Fabregas. After scoring against Manchester City last year, can he influence the Community Shield again?

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