Leicester City sacked Dennis Wise for serious misconduct following an assault on teammate Callum Davidson during the club's pre-season tour of Finland. The incident left Davidson with a fractured cheekbone, although Wise later won a wrongful dismissal claim and was awarded a reported £2 million in compensation.

Arsenal defeated Premier League champions Chelsea 1-0 to retain the Community Shield, thanks to a stunning left-footed strike from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The victory gave Arsène Wenger his first win over José Mourinho after 13 previous attempts and ended Chelsea's eight-match unbeaten run against the Gunners.