EDS & Academy

U18s training: Ramping up for the Rams

It's matchday! And it's a big one...

City’s Under-18s are in U18 Premier League action with today’s crucial visit of Derby County to the City Football Academy.

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Ben Wilkinson‘s side sit top of the table with just four games remaining - seven points ahead of Liverpool - and need just five more points (or a win and Reds loss) to clinch what would be a second successive North division title.

As the chase for the crown enters its final stretch, the squad were put through their paces at the CFA ahead of Saturday’s clash.

Kick-off is at 12:30pm and you can follow the action live on Twitter @ManCityAcademy.

View the best snaps from the session in the gallery below...

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LOOKING AHEAD : Nico O'Reilly has his game face on

LOOKING AHEAD : Nico O'Reilly has his game face on
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REFUELLING : Rico Lewis takes in some hydration

REFUELLING : Rico Lewis takes in some hydration
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EYES ON THE PRIZE : Will Dickson has it under control

EYES ON THE PRIZE : Will Dickson has it under control
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PASS MASTER : Will Dickson and Isaac Smith in the thick of the action

PASS MASTER : Will Dickson and Isaac Smith in the thick of the action
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DAN THE MAN : Dan Ogwuru with a pinpoint delivery

DAN THE MAN : Dan Ogwuru with a pinpoint delivery
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MAKING A MARK : Dire Mebude plays through the lines

MAKING A MARK : Dire Mebude plays through the lines
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PICKING A PASS : Liam Smith plots his next move

PICKING A PASS : Liam Smith plots his next move
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THE GAFFER : Ben Wilkinson watches on

THE GAFFER : Ben Wilkinson watches on