The first team trained on Thursday ahead of the weekend's clash with Swansea.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side will be looking to continue their stylish performance against Borussia Monchengladbach this weekend when the Welsh side visit the Etihad, kick off 3pm (GMT).

Club photographer Sharon Latham was down at the CFA earlier today to capture some shots of the players...

Wilfried Bony, fresh from his late goal against Monchengladbach, heads into the gym to start the session.

Manuel laces up

Are we in here today? Kelechi checks to see if he’s in the right place...

Raheem Sterling is all smiles after a celebrating a brace against Monchengladbach and his 21st birthday this week.

It’s him! Yaya points out who is slacking in the gym...

Joe Hart gets ready to pump some iron...

...and then talks through his workout with Aleks Kolarov.

High knees for Fabian Delph as he prepares for the game against Swansea.

Aaaand relax! Bacary Sagna takes a breather after his work out.