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Community Shield preview

Premier League champions Manchester United face FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side emerged from last season as the top side in England as they swept to the title in emphatic fashion.

But Chelsea had the last laugh when they denied United the double with a hard-fought victory in the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley Stadium.

Manchester United and Chelsea now renew their rivalry in the traditional season opener, hoping to lay down a marker for the coming campaign.

Both teams have brought in new players over the summer but, in contrast to recent years, it is United who have caught the eye and Chelsea who have been relatively reserved.

No place for new boys

United are set to have a very familiar look about them as Owen Hargreaves, Nani and Anderson are all expected to be left out of the starting line-up.

Carlos Tevez will not feature either despite West Ham confirming they had agreed a deal for the Argentine to move to Old Trafford.

Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney are therefore likely to spearhead United's attack.

Blues not at full-strength

Chelsea have a number of injury worries, with Michael Ballack and Wayne Bridge both ruled out with ankle injuries.

Salomon Kalou is also sidelined with a knee problem, but Frank Lampard is available despite a minor toe injury.

Ashley Cole and Arjen Robben could also feature, while summer recruit Florent Malouda is set to start in a three-man attack along with Didier Drogba and Joe Cole.

There could be competitive debuts for Steve Sidwell and Tal Ben Haim.

Source: Skysports