Alex Iwobi was delighted that Arsenal began the season the same way they ended last campaign after beating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties to win the Community Shield on Sunday.

The Hale End Academy product is inching closer to retaining his place in the starting line-up ahead of Friday's clash against Leicester City, with manager Arsene Wenger considering him for the game against The Blues, having impressed during pre-season preparations.

''"Dat Way" 👉🏽 Ended Last Season With A Cup...Started This Season With A Shield 🙌🏽...Let's Keep It Going 🔴⚪️ #COYG #BIG17 #FACommunityShield,'' tweeted Iwobi.

Two years ago, precisely August 2, 2015, the Nigeria international watched proceedings on the bench in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Today, the lively winger spent 67 minutes on the pitch before making way for Theo Walcott.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel