Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live

"It's obvious what Arsenal are trying to do - direct balls over the top. And twice it's nearly come off with openings for Theo Walcott."

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... Arsenal have a free-kick in a dangerous position but it is a disappointing delivery.

A first test for Branislav Ivanovic, as Alexis Sanchez charges down his flank. Ivanovic gets back and across his man but Mike Dean sees a foul...

Branislav Ivanovic is limping but it looks like Chelsea's captain for the day is fine to carry on. This is a good spell by his team, and it ends with Cesc Fabregas firing in a bouncing shot from 25 yards that is easily collected by Petr Cech.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho made very sure Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger could not miss the pre-match handshake after all the fuss and bother of the Community Shield. Mourinho was in his seat very early - and then up and out of it minutes before Wenger's arrival. Let's not kid ourselves though. Not a shred of warmness from the Arsenal manager as he breezed past, shaking hands on the way.

Steve Hankey:  Two men shake hands, can we talk about the football now please?  

Chelsea Warrior:  #handshakegate over? 

Arsenal use Theo Walcott's pace, playing a ball in behind  the Chelsea defence. Asmir Begovic is off his line and out to the left-hand edge of his area quickly though, and does enough to put Walcott off - he pushes the ball past the Blues keeper but puts it out of play.

But Chelsea clear their lines and break forward quickly before Diego Costa is sent tumbling by Francis Coquelin. Referee Mike Dean has a think but decides not to show a yellow card.

Arsenal have created more chances than any other Premier League team this season and they are first on the attack as Aaron Ramsey forces a corner after some good work down the right.

Martin Keown
BBC Radio 5 live

"Zouma is a young player coming in and trying to oust John Terry. He's clearly got all the attributes needed, so for him it's all about gaining game experience. 

"No-one is really certain of their position at the back without Terry, and Zouma will be tested today. But f he has a blinding performance today it'll be hard for Terry to break back into this team. Today is a great opportunity for Zouma."

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Was that worth all the fuss? Probably not. Anyway, we are under way...

Just time for one last handshake, and it is the one we have been waiting for. Jose Mourinho ambushes Arsene Wenger as he emerges from the tunnel and sticks out a hand. Wenger takes it, as he shuffles to his seat.

Martin Keown
BBC Radio 5 live

"This is the perfect fixture for Chelsea's players. It has been a difficult time for them, so a win today could get them back on the top of their games. 

"I think the Blues, with home advantage and having won this fixture last year, might just edge this today."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

"As you would expect, a very warm welcome for Arsenal keeper Petr Cech from Chelsea's fans on his return to Stamford Bridge when he came out to warm up and when his name was announced. An outstanding servant and a winner of three Premier League titles under the management of Jose Mourinho alone."

The players are out on the pitch now. More handshakes coming up. Sorry, I will stop going on about that now...

Pat Nevin
former Chelsea winger at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live

"There a loads of half-and-half scarves here. I'm not the biggest fan of them and I couldn't imagine wearing one, but you can of course love your team without hating another one."

Lots of handshakes and hugs going on between the players in the tunnel. Nothing doing yet between the managers - and Jose Mourinho is already in his seat - he is all alone in the dug-out at the moment.

Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live

"I imagine Pedro will have to do a bit of defending today, helping Ivanovic out. It's a strong Chelsea lie-up with one big 'if'... if they are playing well! Lately, they haven't been."

Dion Dublin
Football Focus

"Ivanovic the Chelsea captain today? This is huge. In big games like this you need your bread and butter players in your side, the people who know how to win big games. There's no bigger, experienced Chelsea player than John Terry. 

"Chelsea's poor current form is down to losing their leader, because of Terry's poor form."