The English season begins with the customary FA Community Shield match between the FA Cup holders and league winners at London’s Wembley stadium. Chelsea and Manchester City are the two teams vying to get their hands on the trophy and open their campaigns on a winning note. While there has been a change in reign at Chelsea with new manager Maurizio Sarri in charge of things, Manchester City under Pep Guardiola will be hoping to continue with the same dynamic football that saw them become EPL champions with little resistance offered by any team. The football fans can get all the details of Chelsea vs Manchester City, 2018 FA Community Shield free live streaming online, when and where to watch live telecast along with the match timings in IST and TV Channels.

Manchester City come into the game on the back of a pretty below par pre-season where they could only manage a single win out of the three played. With a host of stars missing, Pep Guardiola tried several of his first-team players on tour. The signing of Riyad Mahrez is being heralded in footballing quarters, and the former Leicester City man adds more teeth to their already strong attack. He is expected to start out wide along with German international Leroy Sane who had an extended break after missing out on the World Cup due to non-inclusion. Sergio Aguero and David Silva too return to the first team as Pep Guardiola looks to get his team’s season up and running from the onset.

Chelsea have snapped up a world class midfielder in Jorginho who was destined to go to Manchester City but in stepped up Maurizio Sarri and persuaded the Italian to come to Chelsea. This deal has greatly infuriated Pep Guardiola, and there would be some tense moments today with Manchester City certainly hoping to give the midfielder a hard time in the middle. The sacking of Antonio Conte at Chelsea has opened up a world of opportunity for some of the outcastes like Pedro and David Luiz who are both expected to start. Overall there is a lot of positivity around the whole team which gives a sense of optimism to the Chelsea Fans.

When and Where Chelsea vs Manchester City, 2018 FA Community Shield Taking Place? Date and Time in IST?

The 2018 FA Community Shield between Chelsea and Manchester City is taking on August 5, Sunday. It will be held at Wembley Stadium, England. The kick-off time of Chelsea vs Man City is 7.30pm IST.

Chelsea vs Manchester City, 2018 FA Community Shield Live Telecast? Which TV Channels Will Broadcast the Football Match in India?

The Chelsea vs Manchester City 2018 FA Community Shield football match will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 2 and you can tune into to Sony Ten 2 HD channel for English commentary.

How to Get Chelsea vs Manchester City, 2018 FA Community Shield Free Live Streaming Online?

If you cannot watch the live action of Chelsea vs Manchester City on your television set, worry not. The Chelsea vs Manchester City 2018 FA Community Shield football game can be live streamed for free on Sony LIV.

The FA Community Shield, although a friendly match is anything but friendly with the teams giving it their all as seen in the past. The last the victors of the cup went on to become the EPL champions was way back in 2010, but for the fans, the match is a talking point and will continue to be so. For them, the game is a one-off drama and who does not want to see their team lift a trophy after the end of it.

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