Preparations are in full swing for Sunday's clash at Villa Park.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men were hard at work on the training pitch on Friday, all under the watchful eye of Club Photographer Sharon Latham and her camera...


Suited and booted ahead of the session

So many boots, so little time...

Ready for your close up, Fernandinho?

Nicolas Otamendi excited for what lies ahead

Swift warm ups in the Manchester chill

Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy enjoying being back in the thick of things

What you looking at, Kevin De Bruyne?

Time for a team talk ahead of the main exercises

Blue on Blue: Kelechi versus Fabian

Otamendi proving defenders so have eyes in the back of their heads...

The Etihad Stadium providing a stunning backdrop to proceedings

Always watching...Manuel Pellegrini keeping his eye on things

Martin Demichelis lying down on the job

Action shot! Midfield against defence for this drill

A smiling skipper alongside Aleks Kolarov

Young guns: Raheem Sterling taking the opportunity to link up with Kelechi again