When Andrei Shevchenko was sold the dream of Chelsea's new football utopia by Roman Abramovich, it cannot have been much like that which he experienced in Cardiff yesterday afternoon.
The Independent
Crouch claims first blood for Liverpool
Make that three defeats in a row for Chelsea. It is an exceedingly deceptive statistic, yet rivals have to muster hope as best they can.
The Guardian
Chelsea ask for time to settle in
Unlike their shamefully sparse side of the Millennium Stadium, it is difficult to judge whether Chelsea's glass is half-empty or half-full.
The Times
Lively Liverpool challenge Chelsea to a run for their money
Using the Community Shield as a yardstick for the imminent Premiership race is rather like judging Olympic potential at the village fete, but there were signs yesterday that Liverpool may give Chelsea, the favourites for a third successive title, a run for their immeasurable money.
Daily Telegraph