Manchester United or Chelsea: Who will Win Community Shield 2009?

The bookies are very busy with last minute bets for Community Shield 2009. It does not matter who wins tomorrow- they will make money and it is for sure. Anyway, I am not a fan of betting and like most football fans, my attraction is only for the football being played. Fortunately, I do not support any of these clubs. I am a big fan of Arsenal. So, I can enjoy the match with peace and comfort. However, if you are a Chelsea or Man Utd fan then I know that you would be nervous and tensed. Who do you think would win?

I think that Chelsea has a better chance in the match. Well, what I feel is that Manchester United has become some weak after the departure of Ronaldo. They need to find someone to replace him fast. They would surely miss his presence tomorrow.

On the other hand, Chelsea has got the same players like last season and this has made coach satisfied.

NY Times wrote:

"I don't want to take other players because I think that the squad is very competitive at Chelsea. We don't need other players," he added.

Chelsea have added striker Daniel Sturridge, defender Yuri Zhirkov and goalkeeper Ross Turnbull to their ranks in the close season and had a bid for AC Milan's Andrea Pirlo rejected with the midfielder now staying in Italy.

So, Chelsea coach and players all are now eager to lift the trophy tomorrow. Of course, it will be very tough as Manchester Untied is indeed the best club in the last two decades in England.

Time and Venue of Community Shield 2009

There are now even less than 20 hours before the start of Community Shield 2009. Manchester United was the league champions last season while Chelsea won the title of FA Cup. So, they are going to start the English football season with this clash. I remember that it happened in 2007- the same two teams played and Manchester United won in penalty shootout. I hope that the same thing would not happen tomorrow.

The match will start at: 15:00 BST (British Standard Time). It is excellent time for most football fans around the world. This time means that it will be around 8-9 PM in South Asia. 10-11 PM in most parts of East Asia, 4-7 PM in Africa and Middle East, 3-5 PM in most European countries and early morning in USA and Mexico. So, the timing is ideal for most football fans around the world.

The match will take place in Wembley Stadium, London. Wembley is perhaps the most glamorous stadium on earth with full of football histories. It is a new stadium with a long tradition. 90,000 people can enjoy matches and I am expecting a full house tomorrow. Manchester United and Chelsea both are now busy with final preparations and the players would surely go the stadium with only one thing in mind- winning.