Arsene Wenger wary of Chelsea and Batshuayi

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger said  he expects Chelsea to fight for the title once again this season and also praised Chelsea’s in form striker, Michy Batshuayi ahead of the Community Shield clash between Premier League winners, Chelsea and FA Cup winners, Arsenal at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

He said: "For us it is just a good opportunity to repeat the performance from the FA Cup final," Wenger said. "The two team will certainly go for the first trophy of the season with power and a desire as well to be ready for the championship, so that plays a part in it as well.

"I would say that Chelsea look like they have kept the basis of 95 per cent of their squad. They have added Bakayoko who is a very strong player, strong ball-winner, similar to Matic, maybe less distant runner but more of an impact player - but certainly they will fight for the championship again.

"They have replaced Costa with Morata. Morata is maybe less of a goalscorer than Costa, but he can score and provide as well.

"Against us in Asia, Batshuayi played very well. He is a young striker who is promising as well, so I expect them to fight again for the championship."


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