The build-up has started in earnest for Manchester City ahead of Saturday's opening Premier League fixture away at Brighton and Hove Albion.

The build-up has started in earnest for Manchester City ahead of Saturday’s opening Premier League fixture away at Brighton and Hove Albion. 

After a highly successful pre-season, which was rounded off with last Friday’s impressive 3-0 SuperMatch win over West Ham in Iceland, the City squad were back in the familiar surroundings of the City Football Academy as they honed their preparations ahead of the trip to the Amex Stadium. 

Manager Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff kept a watchful eye on proceedings as the City players sought to press their selection claims ahead of the opening fixture of the 2017/18 campaign. 

Striker Sergio Aguero and winger Leroy Sane were among those sharpening up their skills ahead of one of the most eagerly-awaited seasons in years. 

Watch the video above to see how the City players shaped up.