Community Shield 2018/2019: Seven key battles that could decide the outcome of the match

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#4 Alvaro Morata vs Nicolas Otamendi

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Chelsea v West Ham United - Premier League
Alvaro Morata had a disappointing debut season for Chelsea

Chelsea's record signing had a nightmare debut season to forget, with his poor run of form in Chelsea's colours last season costing him his place in the Spanish national team and a World Cup spot.

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Alvaro Morata would be desperate to exorcise the ghosts of last season, and this fixture represents a good chance to boost his morale by getting a goal or two against the best team in the league.

The chief marshall charged with stopping him would be 30-year-old Nicolas Otamendi who was the most important defender in Man City's title procession last season.

The Argentine international led the way for the most number of passes in the league last season and ended the season in the PFA Team of the Year. However, he failed to carry over his club form onto the international scene and was the major culprit in an Argentine backline which conceded a disappointing 9 goals in just 4 matches.

Both players are crucial to their team's game-plan tomorrow, with Morata as the main goal threat, while Otamendi will attempt to shut out Chelsea's attacks, and whoever discharges his duties more effectively would probably end up on the winning team.

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