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TRAINING: City ready up ahead of derby day duel

The City players were in high spirits ahead of what could once again be a hugely significant Manchester derby at Old Trafford tomorrow evening.

The Blues travel to Manchester United knowing victory would not only seals local bragging rights but would also be a massive step towards our ambition of retaining the Premier League title.

Nonetheless, despite the potentially huge ramifications of the 178^th Manchester derby, there were no signs of nerves as the players remained focused on the task at hand.

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The team were also given further motivation to write their names in derby folklore courtesy of a visit by someone already rightfully considered a Blues legend - Mike Summerbee!

Take a look through the gallery below to see some of the best bits of training…

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WELL-RESTED DEVELOPMENT : Ederson gears up for training

WELL-RESTED DEVELOPMENT : Ederson gears up for training
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DRAW ME LIKE ONE OF YOUR ARGENTINE STRIKERS : Our record goalscorer heads out onto the pitch

DRAW ME LIKE ONE OF YOUR ARGENTINE STRIKERS : Our record goalscorer heads out onto the pitch
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DEFENSIVE DUO : Danilo and Aymeric Laporte in good spirits

DEFENSIVE DUO : Danilo and Aymeric Laporte in good spirits
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MEETING MIKE : Vincent Kompany chats with City legend Mike Summerbee

MEETING MIKE : Vincent Kompany chats with City legend Mike Summerbee
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KNEES UP : Oleksandr Zinchenko and his teammates are put through their paces

KNEES UP : Oleksandr Zinchenko and his teammates are put through their paces
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ALL SMILES : Fernandinho seems to be enjoying training

ALL SMILES : Fernandinho seems to be enjoying training
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WORK HARD PLAY HARD : The lads enjoy a laugh and joke during some downtime

WORK HARD PLAY HARD : The lads enjoy a laugh and joke during some downtime