Beaming Wenger eagerly awaits the new season

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gave the impression of a man who cannot wait for the new season to begin after praising his side following its 3-0 demolition of Premier League champion Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.

"It was a complete performance in the first half, we defended well and kept the spirit and organization in the second half and the win today provides a very positive platform to prepare from," Wenger said.

"Now we have to start well against Crystal Palace at home in the league (on Saturday) and that won't be easy, that's a London derby and it will be a different type of game."