The Football Association has conceded that the Wembley pitch was below standard for the Community Shield on Sunday.
Both Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expressed discontent over the pitch following the Gunners' 1-0 win at the weekend.
According to Goal.com, in response, an FA spokesperson said: "We appreciate the feedback on playability and will continue to improve the quality of the pitch, which we have every confidence in as it matures.
"In this instance, it is simply that the pitch is less mature than we would ordinarily wish for football, given the summer concert season and the early start to the football calendar."
Meanwhile, the new Premier League season will get underway this weekend.
