Today (Aug 2) sees two Premier League giants collide, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hoping to beat a side managed by Mourinho for the first time after 13 unsuccessful attempts.
The two managers have already been involved in one disagreement this summer when Mourinho suggested Arsenal had spent more money than Chelsea over the last few years.
Wenger responded by saying he "does not listen to what people think or say".
On Friday, Mourinho repeated his belief that the Gunners can mount a serious title challenge this season but played down his rivalry with Wenger.
He said: "It doesn't matter about Arsenal, it doesn't matter about the manager.
"I never made it an explosion of happiness or special pride in my victories over Arsenal. I do not make a drama if one day we lose."
In return Wenger light-heartedly suggested the media favour Mourinho: "I'll leave your love story with him to continue without interfering."
When challenged that Mourinho believes it is Arsenal who receive preferential treatment, Wenger replied: "So it's all about love."
Arsenal - who have not scored against Chelsea in over eight hours of play - did win last season's Community Shield --beating Manchester City 3-0 at Wembley
Wembley stats
- The FA Cup winners have only won one of the last five Community Shield matches - Arsenal last year.
- The last two times Chelsea have won the Community Shield, they have gone on to win the title (2005 and 2009).
- These sides have met once previously in the Community Shield, Chelsea winning 2-1 in 2005. Cesc Fabregas, now at the Blues, scored Arsenal's goal that day.
- This will be the Gunners' 21st appearance in the Community Shield. They've won it outright 12 times, losing seven (twice on penalties) and shared it once.
- Chelsea will be making their 11th appearance in the event. They've won it four times (once on penalties), losing the other six (twice via penalty shootout).
- The last five Community Shield games have produced a total of 19 goals.
- The last time a side that won the Community Shield went on to win the league title was in 2010 (Manchester United).
- Arsene Wenger has never beaten Jose Mourinho in 13 attempts (D6 L7).
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Arsenal (W5 D3).
- The Gunners have gone 482 minutes without a goal against Chelsea.
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