The lads get ready for Saturday's top-of-the-table showdown...

The City squad have been fine-tuning their preparations for big one against the league leaders. 

As always, Club photographer Sharon Latham was behind the scenes to get a flavour of how the Blues were shaping up...

Manchester City players in the bootroom

It looks like Gael, David and Martin are going to put the boot in, but for Willy Caballero it’s a case of all you need is glove.

Manchester City squad running warm up

Warming up on a chilly day in Manchester, where Martin & Nicolas play it safe with the ‘scarf pulled up over the face’ look. We’ve had colder winters than this around these parts, lads...

Bacary Sagna

Bacary gets down to ball work

Bacary Sagna step up with Brian Kidd

…but then decides to see how high he get his leg up

Sergio Aguero

“Can I kick it?” “Yes you can!”

David Silva and Bacary Sagna

But going one higher is - David Silva!

Charles Joseph Hart

Joe fully focused ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash with Leicester

Fabian Delph

Left foot forward for Fabian

Joe Hart

Joe gets both hands to a high one...

Willy Caballero

...Willy opts for a one-handed effort to tip it over

Raheem Sterling

Raheem looks wistful - dreaming of three points on Saturday? Let’s hope so - and don’t forget to join us here for live coverage on the City Matchday Centre!