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The Ten Best Charity Shield Games

Simon Rice
Thursday 05 August 2010 12:45 BST
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League and FA Cup winners Chelsea take on league runners-up Manchester United this Sunday in the traditional season curtain-raiser.

Click the image on the right to launch our guide.

This is the 88th FA Community Shield, as the match is currently called, and holders Chelsea will be taking on United at Wembley for the second time in a row.

The competition has been played under various names and in different formats over the years, and although it is considered something of a friendly, it still presents a real opportunity to make a statement ahead of the new season.

We take a look at some of the memorable moments and classic matches from the Charity Shield.

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