Picture Special

#cityontour: Fans watch over their heroes

City train in front of a host of adoring fans in Beijing

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HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Fans try to get their first glimpse of the players as they make their way out on to the pitch.

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Fans try to get their first glimpse of the players as they make their way out on to the pitch.
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SCHEMING: Pep and Sergio plot how they will take down United tomorrow.

SCHEMING: Pep and Sergio plot how they will take down United tomorrow.
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COOL DOWN: Training in these conditions is hard work.

COOL DOWN: Training in these conditions is hard work.
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SUPPORT: There were plenty of fans at the Olympic Sports Centre to see their heroes.

SUPPORT: There were plenty of fans at the Olympic Sports Centre to see their heroes.
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LEAN ON ME: Gael Clichy takes a breather during the session.

LEAN ON ME: Gael Clichy takes a breather during the session.
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DRINKS BREAK: The players get hold of some water, although not everyone wants to drink it...

DRINKS BREAK: The players get hold of some water, although not everyone wants to drink it...
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FOCUS: Otamendi and Maffeo have their eyes on the ball.

FOCUS: Otamendi and Maffeo have their eyes on the ball.
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SO CLOSE: Otamendi reacts after a rare effort on goal.

SO CLOSE: Otamendi reacts after a rare effort on goal.
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PAPARAZZI: Sinan Bytyqi spots the camera...

PAPARAZZI: Sinan Bytyqi spots the camera...
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SMILING SERG: Aguero sports his new beard in City blue.

SMILING SERG: Aguero sports his new beard in City blue.
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AND RELAX: The team take an opportunity for a sit down after another gruelling session.

AND RELAX: The team take an opportunity for a sit down after another gruelling session.