Picture Special

City train in the rain... in Ukraine!

'Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you...'

City trained in familiar weather conditions, as the rain poured down at the Metalist Stadium, Ukraine.

The Blues geared up for Tuesday’s crucial Champions League Group F clash against Shakhtar Donetsk with a session at the stadium - and pleasingly, the drizzle did little to dampen spirits.

As always, Club Photographer Victoria Haydn was on hand to snap events. View her gallery below...

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HOME, SWEET HOME : Oleks Zinchenko - clearly happy to be back on home soil!

HOME, SWEET HOME : Oleks Zinchenko - clearly happy to be back on home soil!
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FUNNYMEN : Oleks Zinchenko and Brahim Diaz share a joke

FUNNYMEN : Oleks Zinchenko and Brahim Diaz share a joke
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JOYEUX : The ever-smiling Benjamin Mendy!

JOYEUX : The ever-smiling Benjamin Mendy!
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CALM BEFORE THE STORM : Getting familiar with the surroundings

CALM BEFORE THE STORM : Getting familiar with the surroundings
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FOCUSED : Skipper Vincent Kompany steps out to survey the scene

FOCUSED : Skipper Vincent Kompany steps out to survey the scene
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TARGET MAN : Will Sergio Aguero bag another milestone goal?

TARGET MAN : Will Sergio Aguero bag another milestone goal?
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PURPLE PATCH : Riyad Mahrez is enjoying a fine run of form

PURPLE PATCH : Riyad Mahrez is enjoying a fine run of form
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WRAPPED UP : The return of the snood!

WRAPPED UP : The return of the snood!
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HAT-TRICK HERO : Not quite Brazilian weather, eh Gab J?

HAT-TRICK HERO : Not quite Brazilian weather, eh Gab J?
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STAR MAN : Aymeric Laporte's recent displays have earned deserved acclaim

STAR MAN : Aymeric Laporte's recent displays have earned deserved acclaim
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BUOYANT BLUES : A relaxed mood in the camp!

BUOYANT BLUES : A relaxed mood in the camp!