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Thursday tuning: Gearing up for the Gunners

The countdown continues...

As Sunday’s Premier League opener against Arsenal draws ever closer, City stepped up preparations for our 2018/19 league curtain raiser at Thursday’s training session.

Strength and conditioning was the focus ahead of the new campaign, as the Blues bid to be in the best shape, following the summer’s World Cup exploits and late breaks.

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HEART OF THE CITY : Gabriel Jesus is loving being back

HEART OF THE CITY : Gabriel Jesus is loving being back
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DIZZY DIAZ : Brahim Diaz plays up to the camera

DIZZY DIAZ : Brahim Diaz plays up to the camera
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LOOKING AHEAD : Fully focused on the weekend's action

LOOKING AHEAD : Fully focused on the weekend's action
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UP AND OVER : Stretching those legs

UP AND OVER : Stretching those legs
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RESISTANCE IS FUTILE : Strength and conditioning, led by the skipper

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE : Strength and conditioning, led by the skipper
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EL MAGO : Strength work for David Silva

EL MAGO : Strength work for David Silva
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KING KUN : Eyeing his 202nd City goal at the weekend?

KING KUN : Eyeing his 202nd City goal at the weekend?
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PHIL OF THE FUTURE : Will Phil Foden earn more Premier League minutes on Sunday?

PHIL OF THE FUTURE : Will Phil Foden earn more Premier League minutes on Sunday?
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ON THE BALL : Aerial practice for Aymeric Laporte

ON THE BALL : Aerial practice for Aymeric Laporte
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SUPER SANE : Will the German continue his impressive record against Arsenal?

SUPER SANE : Will the German continue his impressive record against Arsenal?