As much as many aren't as interested in this or its outcome as they might be in a regular Prem Game, it still has some importance in that it will allow us to see how the new players are settling into the squad and their positions; should they play.
It'll also be interesting to see what the Starting Line-up is and who is on the bench with a realistic chance of getting game time; such as Balogun.
I have heard some (on here and other Arsenal forums) make out they are not interested in the game and the outcome doesn't matter as the Community Shield is a nothing trophy and that the game itself is nothing more than a semi-friendly. I've always believed there are no friendlies; unless it's for a charity or someone's testimonial and even then players still should want to win.
I would prefer that we Win it than Lose it, so in that sense it is important Having said that the team that lose this annual season starter game more often than not (*) go on to Win the Prem the same year/season.
(*) Statistically.
#COYG
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I'll go for an Arsenal Win 3 -2.