“Chelsea and Manchester United set the tone for the battle at the top of the Premier League in a Community Shield encounter liberally sprinkled with spice and confrontation. The traditional quartet will jostle at the sharp end of the table – but can anyone break up the cartel of the so-called ‘Big Four’?Can Liverpool end a 20-year wait to bring the title back to Anfield? Who will emerge from the pack? Who will consolidate? Who will be condemned to a season fighting for survival? It will all unfold once the top-flight campaign commences next Saturday.” (BBC – Phil McNulty)

Arsenal gunning for glory (BBC)

Far more to Premier League than Fergie vs Rafa (ESPN)