Picture Special

Gallery: Fun in the sun for Pep's City

The Man City squad enjoyed themselves as they finalised preparations ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace.

Another sunny afternoon at the City Football Academy as the Manchester City squad went through their final preparations ahead of Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Crystal Palace.

Check out our exclusive set of photos below.

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SHOW US A SMILE: Aleksandar Kolarov laughs along

SHOW US A SMILE: Aleksandar Kolarov laughs along
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HANDS OUT: City's Serbian defender can't believe his eyes

HANDS OUT: City's Serbian defender can't believe his eyes
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SUNSOAKER: Kolarov enjoys the beautiful weather in Manchester

SUNSOAKER: Kolarov enjoys the beautiful weather in Manchester
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KEEP ON SMILING: Goalkeepers Angus Gunn and Willy Caballero join in the jokes

KEEP ON SMILING: Goalkeepers Angus Gunn and Willy Caballero join in the jokes
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ON HIS BACK: Angus Gunn gets a laugh

ON HIS BACK: Angus Gunn gets a laugh
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AGILE: Gunn shows off his skills with a watching crowd

AGILE: Gunn shows off his skills with a watching crowd
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OVER THE SHOULDER: Bacary Sagna and Aleix Garcia spot the camera

OVER THE SHOULDER: Bacary Sagna and Aleix Garcia spot the camera
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HEY THERE: Fernandinho gives us his best wink

HEY THERE: Fernandinho gives us his best wink
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UPSIDE DOWN: Fernando gets involved in an unconventional training regime

UPSIDE DOWN: Fernando gets involved in an unconventional training regime
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ON HIS KNEES: The Brazilian was certainly enjoying himself

ON HIS KNEES: The Brazilian was certainly enjoying himself
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ON THE VOLLEY: Gabriel Jesus sends a long ball out

ON THE VOLLEY: Gabriel Jesus sends a long ball out
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STRIKE A POSE: What is Jesus Navas up to here then?

STRIKE A POSE: What is Jesus Navas up to here then?
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FULL OF JOY: Kelechi Iheanacho enjoyed the final session before the visit of Palace

FULL OF JOY: Kelechi Iheanacho enjoyed the final session before the visit of Palace
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MY BALL: Nicolas Otamendi leads Pablo Zabaleta and Jesus Navas into the next drill

MY BALL: Nicolas Otamendi leads Pablo Zabaleta and Jesus Navas into the next drill
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WATCHING ON: Pablo Zabaleta steps up to the plate...

WATCHING ON: Pablo Zabaleta steps up to the plate...
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TAKE A BREATHER: Pep Guardiola enjoys the view with a seat

TAKE A BREATHER: Pep Guardiola enjoys the view with a seat
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BIG REACTION: Willy Caballero and Nicolas Otamendi can't believe what they are seeing

BIG REACTION: Willy Caballero and Nicolas Otamendi can't believe what they are seeing
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LEAP OF FAITH: Two of City's Argentinian group get particularly close

LEAP OF FAITH: Two of City's Argentinian group get particularly close