EDS & Academy

EDS gallery: Premier League 2 opener on the horizon

View the best images as City's Elite Development Squad prepare for our trip to Liverpool in the opening weekend of the Premier League 2.

Ben Wilkinson will lead City’s EDS squad for the first time in the Premier League 2 on Saturday, with kick-off in Merseyside scheduled for 14:00 (UK).

And with the opening weekend of the campaign almost here, the bright, exciting talent at Wilkinson’s disposal were working hard once again in Manchester with the ambition to start the season on the front foot.

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The team were all smiles in the sun with various drills and match preparation in full flow throughout the session.

See the best images from their latest training session via the gallery below...

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ALL SMILES : Tai Sodje making his way out on to the City Football Academy training pitches.

ALL SMILES : Tai Sodje making his way out on to the City Football Academy training pitches.
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FULL FOCUS : Emilio Lawrence on the ball.

FULL FOCUS : Emilio Lawrence on the ball.
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MIGHTY MATTY : Matty Warhurst looks to unleash a shot.

MIGHTY MATTY : Matty Warhurst looks to unleash a shot.
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DARTING DICKSON : Alex Alcala puts Will Dickson under pressure.

DARTING DICKSON : Alex Alcala puts Will Dickson under pressure.
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TWISTS AND TURNS : Joel Ndala wriggles away from Farid Alfa-Ruprecht.

TWISTS AND TURNS : Joel Ndala wriggles away from Farid Alfa-Ruprecht.
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THE BOSS : Ben Wilkinson guides his players through the drill.

THE BOSS : Ben Wilkinson guides his players through the drill.
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TOGETHER : The team enjoying the sunny session.

TOGETHER : The team enjoying the sunny session.
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NAYLOR-D IT : Seb Naylor celebrates his fine finish.

NAYLOR-D IT : Seb Naylor celebrates his fine finish.
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CHEERFUL CHARLIE : Charlie Gray sharing a joke or two.

CHEERFUL CHARLIE : Charlie Gray sharing a joke or two.