Go behind the scenes with the latest episode of our popular series...

After an international break, Pep Guardiola was delighted to welcome his players back to the City Football Academy.

But the hard work started quickly as the focus switched to a busy period starting with a tough test against Brentford in the Premier League.

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Gareth Taylor’s team were also busy on the training pitches as they count down to the start of the season with a trip to Paris FC in the Women’s Champions League followed by Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.

They made time to welcome a special onlooker when Joe Jonas visited training the morning after a sell-out gig at Co-op Live with the Jonas Brothers.

We finish the episode on matchday where we have our 2-1 over the Bees covered from a unique perspective, including a view from the bench.

Watch the latest episode in the video player above…