Picture Special

David Silva returns to training

City have received a boost ahead of the Christmas period, as David Silva returned to full training.

The Spaniard was absent from the Blues’ victories over Tottenham and Leicester due to personal reasons but trained with the squad on Friday afternoon, ahead of Saturday’s Premier League visit of Bournemouth.

Defender mid-November’s trip to the King Power Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s side top the table with an 11-point lead and will look to complete 2017 with an unbeaten home record.

View Club Photographer Victoria Haydn’s snaps from Friday’s training session…

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DIAZ: Young Blue Brahim Diaz in training

DIAZ: Young Blue Brahim Diaz in training
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SILVA: The Spaniard made a return to the training pitch

SILVA: The Spaniard made a return to the training pitch
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VINNIE IN: Kompany makes a tackle

VINNIE IN: Kompany makes a tackle
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IN SANE: Leroy has eyes only for the ball

IN SANE: Leroy has eyes only for the ball
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STEADY EDDIE: Thumbs up from Ederson

STEADY EDDIE: Thumbs up from Ederson
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PEN HERO: Wednesday night's shoot-out star Claudio Bravo

PEN HERO: Wednesday night's shoot-out star Claudio Bravo
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HEADS-UP: Gabriel Jesus keeping the ball off the ground

HEADS-UP: Gabriel Jesus keeping the ball off the ground
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RECOVERY MAN: John Stones joined in with the session

RECOVERY MAN: John Stones joined in with the session
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EYE EYE: Sergio Aguero greets the camera

EYE EYE: Sergio Aguero greets the camera
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EL MAGO: Great to see him back

EL MAGO: Great to see him back
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BALL BOYS: Taking a break from training

BALL BOYS: Taking a break from training
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ALO: Our brilliant young Brazilian

ALO: Our brilliant young Brazilian
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BERNARDO: Scorer at the King Power last Wednesday

BERNARDO: Scorer at the King Power last Wednesday
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MASK-GALA: Protective headwear for the Frenchman

MASK-GALA: Protective headwear for the Frenchman