Bello Buba still number 1 in latest Polo rankings

Team news Arsene Wenger is close to having a full compliment to choose from at Wembley, but doubts remain over Alexis Sanchez and Shkodran Mustafi after their Confederations Cup exertions.

Wenger said Sanchez looked like he had never been away in his first few training sessions back in London, but he will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s game.

Francis Coquelin is a definite absentee after an ankle ligament injury, but Aaron Ramsey is expected to recover from a slight muscular scare to partner Granit

What are they saying?

Arsene Wenger said: “For us it is just a good opportunity to repeat the performance from the FA Cup final.

“The two team will certainly go for the first trophy of the season with power and a desire as well to be ready for the championship, so that plays a part in it as well.

“I would say that Chelsea look like they have kept the basis of 95 per cent of their squad. They have added Bakayoko who is a very strong player, strong ballwinner, similar to Matic, maybe less distant runner but more of an impact player - but certainly they will fight for the championship again.” Speaking about the match, Antonio Conte said: “It was a pity to lose the FA Cup final against Arsenal after a really great season for us.

“Now there is another game. We know very well Arsenal are a strong team. We are expecting a difficult game and we want to start the season with a win.

“I think the friendlies have ended for us. This is an official game and the first trophy of the season. It’s an important game, for sure.” 62