Picture Special

Derby eve training at the CFA

Exclusive shots as the Man City squad make their final preparations at the City Football Academy ahead of the 174th Manchester Derby.

City welcome local rivals United to the Etihad to do battle yet again and there’s more than just pride at stake with three big points in the race for Champions League football up for grabs.

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STRECH: Shaking off the cobwebs at the CFA

STRECH: Shaking off the cobwebs at the CFA
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SUNNY KUN: A smiley Sergio Aguero heads to training

SUNNY KUN: A smiley Sergio Aguero heads to training
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DUEL: Raheem Sterling and Yaya Toure compete for the ball

DUEL: Raheem Sterling and Yaya Toure compete for the ball
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ZAB MAN: Pablo Zabaleta before the morning's session

ZAB MAN: Pablo Zabaleta before the morning's session
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BRAZILIAN BOYS: Gabriel Jesus, Fernando and Fernandinho share a joke

BRAZILIAN BOYS: Gabriel Jesus, Fernando and Fernandinho share a joke
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GLOVES ON: Claudio Bravo makes his way to the pitches

GLOVES ON: Claudio Bravo makes his way to the pitches
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YOUNG GUNN: Angus reports for duty

YOUNG GUNN: Angus reports for duty