Arsenal fans down in the Transfer Tavern are still in buoyant mood after claiming their third Community Shield in four seasons.

Arsene Wenger’s side who saw off Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out are now preparing for their opening Premier League clash with Leicester City.

After a disappointing title defence, Leicester fans are hoping their side can push back up the league this season. The signing of Kelechi Iheanacho is exciting news, but the real story is that they have so far maintained Riyad Mahrez’s services.

Mahrez wants out, but will be keen to show off his talents to potential suitors.

Arsenal simply cannot afford to have the slow start they produced last season. League rivals Chelsea, Man United, Man City, Liverpool (not quite Spurs) have all welcomed reinforcements this summer.

We’ve been debating and believe these TWO factors will decide Arsenal vs Leicester on Friday…

GUNNERS’ WING-BACKS

The Gunners look extremely comfortable in their new look 3-4-3 formation. The change has been welcomed by both Hector Bellerin and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have both excelled in the position.

Arsenal’s new signing Sead Kolasinac bulldozed his way through the Chelsea defence last weekend and is more than capable of tearing into the Leicester defence on Friday.

RIYAD MAHREZ

Last season, the 2016 PFA Player of the Year failed to produce the scintillating form that saw Leicester win the Premier League.

Suggestions of the Algerian moving to Arsenal have cooled, but if given the opportunity, Mahrez will be desperate to show his potential employers just what he can do.