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Training: City step up ahead of league opener

Pep Guardiola's squad stepped up preparations on the CFA training pitches ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener away at Arsenal...

The Blues are back in London this weekend for our opening Premier League clash away at Arsenal.

Club photographer Victoria Haydn was at the session as Pep Guardiola’s players stepped up preparations ahead of the big kick-off.

The City players were put through a variety of training drills to help ensure they are in peak condition for the visit to the Emirates Stadium.

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And there was also a famous figure from European football present to cast an eye over proceedings.

Take a look at our gallery to find out who it was…

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SHADOWPLAY : Kevin De Bruyne works on his close-quarter skills

SHADOWPLAY : Kevin De Bruyne works on his close-quarter skills
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WATCHING BRIEF : The boss casts a careful eye over proceedings

WATCHING BRIEF : The boss casts a careful eye over proceedings
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POLES APART : Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane strike a pose

POLES APART : Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane strike a pose
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MASKED BALL : Lukas Nmecha has some fun and games with Ilkay Gundogan's protective mask

MASKED BALL : Lukas Nmecha has some fun and games with Ilkay Gundogan's protective mask
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION : John Stones takes to the CFA skies

CENTRE OF ATTENTION : John Stones takes to the CFA skies
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SKIP TO IT : Lukas Nmecha leads the way

SKIP TO IT : Lukas Nmecha leads the way
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ACTION STATIONS : Kyle Walker powers through the gears as training steps up in intensity

ACTION STATIONS : Kyle Walker powers through the gears as training steps up in intensity
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BRAZILIAN BLEND : Fernandinho is a study in concentration

BRAZILIAN BLEND : Fernandinho is a study in concentration
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X FACTOR : Spanish legend Xabi Alonso, who played under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich was at the CFA today and here exchanges greetings with Aymeric Laporte

X FACTOR : Spanish legend Xabi Alonso, who played under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich was at the CFA today and here exchanges greetings with Aymeric Laporte

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