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5 talking points ahead of the first ever Community Shield double header

5 talking points ahead of the first ever Community Shield double header — Wembley will host the men’s and women’s Community Shield on Saturday (Tim Goode/PA)

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020 - 13:44

PA Sport Staff

The English season’s traditional curtain-raiser takes place this weekend when Wembley plays host to both the men’s and women’s Community Shield.

Ahead of Saturday’s matches, the PA news agency picks out some of the main talking points.

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