While there will be an additional six weeks of detailed finishing and systems proofing, this was supporters’ first chance to sit in the newly expanded stadium and they could pat themselves on the back too as they were doing their club a favour in the process!
Here are the best pictures from both City and MCWFC’s sessions...
What a view! The lay of the land from the new third tier at the Etihad.
Karen Bardsley spots the camera as MCWFC are about to be revealed to the adoring fans.
MCWFC and England captain Steph Houghton on the ball.
Jill and Georgia tussle for the ball.
#Together - Brian Kidd and Nick Cushing share a moment.
Karen and a lucky Cityzen, who took part in a shooting drill, celebrate together.
The fans prepare to welcome the first-team!
Here come the boys!
Samir Nasri was on fire in the training game, scoring at least three goals.
Manuel casts his eye over the new-look South Stand.
Sergio Aguero and Gael Clichy find themselves on opposite sides.
Martin clearly enjoying this rare chance to train in front of the supporters.
Two new members of the first-team squad share a joke.
All smiles from Wilfried too...
Sergio celebrates scoring the final goal of the night.
Eliaquim hoofs a spherical memento into the crowd for one lucky supporter.
Rony’s got designs on Sharon’s job?
