The CFA is a hive of activity as Manuel Pellegrini and his men plan for the final game of the Premier League season.

Club photographer Sharon Latham was on hand to take you behind the scenes at training with preparations for the visit of Southampton in full swing...

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Brazilian duo: Two very different reactions from Fernandinho and Fernando upon spotting the camera lens


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Striking a pose: Fernandinho shows off his shy and retiring nature...

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‘Edin out with a cheeky grin

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Jump for (the boss’) love: Stevan Jovetic and Wilfried Bony using each other for support

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Boss surveys his kingdom: Nothing escaping Pellegrini’s eagle eye

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I believe I can fly: Milner is on song in the wide areas


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Curtain call: Lampard preparing for his final Premier League appearance

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Share the joke lads? Milner and Kompany snapped in a lighthearted moment

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Eyes on the prize: Jesus is the picture of concentration

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Say cheese: A smile from Silva worth its weight in gold

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More of the same: Hart with another super stop following last weekend’s heroics