Chelsea vs Manchester City: Preview, Predicted Starting XI and 5 talking points ahead of the Community Shield

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Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League — Chelsea and Manchester City lock horns in the Community Shield on Sunday

#2 Can Guardiola continue where he left off last season?

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Last season, Manchester City ran away with the Premier League, while playing brilliant, eye-catching football. But Pep would not be content being a one season wonder, he would be desperate to better his team's performance. He would strive to bring consistency into his team, because only then would they be real champions.

As such, this season becomes very important for Guardiola. In the preseason, he has successfully mixed the experienced with the novice, the youngsters with the old guards and as such, Pep looks to have the freshness and the composure in his team to retain the title, but on Sunday, Maurizio Sarri will be testing his resolve. Pep knows he can assert his dominance by winning the Community Shield and making a positive start to the Premier League.

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