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Training: Limbering up for Lyon

The City squad stepped out on the training pitches at the City Football Academy ahead of our Uefa Champions League group stage clash...

The Blues open our European campaign at home to Lyon on Wednesday 19 September, kick-off at 8pm.

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READ: City v Lyon | Match preview

Following a 3-0 victory over Fulham in our recent Premier League meeting, Pep Guardiola‘s side were back in training, focused on the challenge ahead.

Club photographer, Matt McNulty, was at the session and capture all the best moments as the squad trained with the new UCL balls.

Take a look at our training gallery below...

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SKIPPER : Kompany and co.

SKIPPER : Kompany and co.
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STRETCH : Kyle Walker prepares for our Champions League clash - plus, spot the new UCL footballs!

STRETCH : Kyle Walker prepares for our Champions League clash - plus, spot the new UCL footballs!
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DOUBLE TROUBLE : Wondering what's happening between Fernandinho and Zinchenko!?

DOUBLE TROUBLE : Wondering what's happening between Fernandinho and Zinchenko!?
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READY FOR ACTION : Gearing up for our opening Champions League game.

READY FOR ACTION : Gearing up for our opening Champions League game.
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PRACTICE : The squad have a go with the new Champions League ball.

PRACTICE : The squad have a go with the new Champions League ball.
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WARMING UP : Ready for Wednesday.

WARMING UP : Ready for Wednesday.
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SQUAD : Team work.

SQUAD : Team work.
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LET'S DO THIS : Looking ahead to our game against Lyon.

LET'S DO THIS : Looking ahead to our game against Lyon.

Further reading

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Training: Focus turns to Gunners

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Training: Champions League opener approaches

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