SUMMARY
A special strike from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was enough to win the Community Shield for Arsenal at Wembley.The England international cut inside Cesar Azpilicueta in the 24rd minute and arrowed a shot into the top corner, giving Chelsea goalkeeper Thibault Courtois no chance.
It was a goal to grace the occasion and it gave Arsenal their fifth straight victory in pre-season - and by far their most significant.
Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud could have added a second but the better chances fell to Chelsea after Oxlade-Chamberlain's opener. Ramires squandered a free header, Eden Hazard fired a glorious chance over and Petr Cech denied Oscar and Kurt Zouma.
Arsenal have waited a while for a win over Chelsea and, although the Community Shield is no substitute for major honours, this victory can only bolster the self-belief in Arsène Wenger's squad as they embark on a new campaign.
Premier League points will be at stake next week against West Ham United. Arsenal could not have wished for better preparation.
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