New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri will officially begin his tenure as the first piece of silverware for the new season will be decided as they take on Manchester City in the Community Shield.

The annual curtain raiser before the Premier League begins next week, sees the FA Cup winners and Premier League winners clash.

It gives Sarri a chance to begin his career in England at Wembley, and the Italian is looking forward to the game.

Sarri said: “First of all I’m looking forward to playing at Wembley, because it’s my first time. The match will be very difficult for us.

“I want to win, because it’s very important to have immediately a trophy. But in this moment of the season it’s very important, the performance. We have to improve, of course.”

City boss Pep Guardiola is looking forward to forging a new rivalry with Sarri.

“I am happy that he (Sarri) is here in the Premier League,” Guardiola said. “I will learn a lot to see his team every weekend. I saw three games. He gets it, the team in a short time plays like he wants.

“I think it will be a good game, always Chelsea is a big rival. Antonio was, Maurizio will be too. The style of play will be perfect for English football.”