Picture Special

Friday Feeling: Ready to roar

Keen for their return to the Etihad Stadium and buoyed by more Manchester sunshine, Man City were in fine spirits in training.

The Blues host Hull on Saturday afternoon in a must-win clash for both sides.

Pep Guardiola’s men took to the training pitches on Friday afternoon at City Football Academy, ready to unleash their wrath after Wednesday night’s frustrating defeat to Chelsea.

As always, Club photographer Victoria Haydn was on hand to snap the session, capturing silky skills and smiling faces as the weekend approaches.

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YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE: A delighted Kelechi Iheanacho greets Brian Kidd

YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE: A delighted Kelechi Iheanacho greets Brian Kidd
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GLAD TO BE BACK: Gabriel Jesus makes his way out to the pitches

GLAD TO BE BACK: Gabriel Jesus makes his way out to the pitches
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ALL SMILES: Ever playful, Gabriel Jesus spots the camera!

ALL SMILES: Ever playful, Gabriel Jesus spots the camera!
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ON THE DECK: Kelechi Iheanacho takes a tumble!

ON THE DECK: Kelechi Iheanacho takes a tumble!
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OBSERVATION: Lorenzo Buenaventura and Pep Guardiola watch on

OBSERVATION: Lorenzo Buenaventura and Pep Guardiola watch on
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ZABMAN: Pablo Zabaleta enjoys the rare Manchester sunshine!

ZABMAN: Pablo Zabaleta enjoys the rare Manchester sunshine!
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ATTACK, ATTACK: Raheem Sterling and David Silva battle for possession

ATTACK, ATTACK: Raheem Sterling and David Silva battle for possession
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CORNERED: Sergio Aguero plots his escape

CORNERED: Sergio Aguero plots his escape
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IMPRESSED: Sergio Aguero expresses his admiration for Fernando's efforts

IMPRESSED: Sergio Aguero expresses his admiration for Fernando's efforts
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WARM-UPS: Some interesting facial expressions as the team get started!

WARM-UPS: Some interesting facial expressions as the team get started!