Preparations for our return to action continue at the City Football Academy.

In our latest training video, go behind the scenes as the players are put through their paces in the gym.

It’s time to brave the conditions soon after, as the team test their reactions and technical ability in a series of rondos.

With the players fully warmed up, an intense small sided match followed.

Keep an eye out for Oscar Bobb being the width of the post away from a spectacular solo effort, while Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez and Erling Haaland all find the net with typical quality.

Check out the best of the action via the video above...

CITY v Girona

City return to action this Saturday when we face Girona in a friendly at the Academy Stadium.

Kick-off is at 13:00 (UK), with the match available to watch live on CITY+ and Recast.

Our Matchday Live coverage starts at 12:00. Natalie Pike will be presenting pitchside, with Shaun Goater and Paul Dickov our guests.

Live commentary throughout the 90 minutes will be provided by Alistair Mann and Michael Brown.

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Girona, who are part of the City Football Group, are currently 13th in the La Liga table.

For City, the fixture will provide an opportunity for Pep Guardiola to fine-tune his side ahead of the return of domestic football, with our first game back after the World Cup a Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at home to Liverpool on Thursday 22 December. 

Tickets are available for qualifying supporters wishing to attend!