Kevin De Bruyne and his Manchester City team-mates began stepping up their preparations for the Barclays Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Thursday - see how the new boy is settling in here.

The Belgian international is pushing to make his City debut at second-placed Crystal Palace and stepped out in the late summer sunshine on Thursday looking to impress boss Manuel Pellegrini.

Boot room: Kevin prepares for the session

Follow the leader... compatriots Kevin and Vincent Kompany step out

On your marks... Kevin springs into action during a training drill

Winning stretch: Kevin will look to help City maintain the 100 per cent start

Committed: De Bruyne bids for possession 

Here’s looking at you... Kevin knows he will be in the spotlight

Chasing it down: Kevin takes part in the possession drill

Warming down: Kevin keeps his eye on the ball