Two men were arrested after rival fans were involved in a pitched battle in Manchester city centre on Saturday,
Around 50 thugs, many dressed all in black, were involved in a violent brawl just a few hours before the Manchester derby.
One man was beaten to the ground and stamped on, while traffic cones and road signs from a nearby building site were hurled across the road.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that two men were arrested following the disturbance.