Scuffle breaks out between rival fans at Community Shield in Cardiff
Scuffle breaks out between rival fans at Community Shield in Cardiff

Footage has emerged of fans fighting in Cardiff city centre ahead of Sunday's Community Shield.

Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in the Welsh capital on Sunday, with the fixture acting as the traditional curtain-raiser for the top-flight season in England.

However, while the Community Shield is often viewed as a relatively unimportant piece of silverware, that hasn't stopped some tensions rising ahead of kick-off.

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Fight outside O'Neill's on St Mary Street

Outside O'Neill's on St Mary Street, some fans were filmed fighting as the atmosphere started to build ahead of kick-off.

One Arsenal fan - wearing a replica shirt adorned with 'Champions 26' on the back - can be seen scrapping with another individual as countless other supporters watch on.

As it unfolds, some appear to throw their pints over the pair, with others simply starting chants of 'Arsenal, Arsenal'.

First Community Shield in Cardiff in two decades

The Community Shield is being held in Cardiff for the first time in two decades.

Wembley, which has hosted all bar one of the Community Shields since 2007, is unavailable due to a scheduling clash.

The Weeknd's 'After Hours til Dawn' tour is currently taking place at the London venue.

That has seen the Principality Stadium chosen to host the clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.

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