Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his club's preseason success can breed confidence ahead of the Premier League campaign.
Arsene Wenger said Arsenal's winning habits in preseason can translate to Premier League success.
Wenger's men head into Sunday's traditional Community Shield clash with Chelsea having been in flawless friendly form, winning all four of their preseason contests and scoring 14 goals in the process.
The FA Cup champions can build on their consecutive trophy-winning seasons, according to the French boss.
"We had a good preparation and a good preparation brings confidence," Wenger told Arsenal's website. "Of course confidence is important but competition demands performance.