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Training: City are Boxing clever!

The Boxing Day Blues were to the fore today as we finalised our preparations ahead of Friday night’s trip to take on Wolves.

The weather may have been wet and bleak but Pep Guardiola and his squad were hard at work as we prepare to return to action in what is a hectic festive period.

With the visit of Sheffield United following less than 48 hours after our trip to Molineux, its one of the intense periods of the season.

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But the squad were in great spirits as we look to build on last weekend’s superb 3-1 win over Leicester when we tackle Nuno Espirto Santo’s talented Wolves side.

Click on the gallery to view the best of the images…

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AT FULL STRETCH : Scott Carson dives to keep out a low shot

AT FULL STRETCH : Scott Carson dives to keep out a low shot
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G FORCE : Young Spanish defender Eric Garcia goes through his paces

G FORCE : Young Spanish defender Eric Garcia goes through his paces
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IT'S A WRAP : Ilkay Gundogan is dressed to keep out the elements as he reports for duty

IT'S A WRAP : Ilkay Gundogan is dressed to keep out the elements as he reports for duty
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FORWARD THINKING : The boss and fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura are deep in conversation

FORWARD THINKING : The boss and fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura are deep in conversation
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RAZZLE DAZZLE : Raheem Sterling limbers up with a left foot shot

RAZZLE DAZZLE : Raheem Sterling limbers up with a left foot shot
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JUST FOR KICKS : Kevin De Bruyne warms up as the City squad train their sights on Wolves

JUST FOR KICKS : Kevin De Bruyne warms up as the City squad train their sights on Wolves
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ACTION YOUNGSTERS : Some of the City youngsters are put through their collective paces

ACTION YOUNGSTERS : Some of the City youngsters are put through their collective paces
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YOUNG GUNS : Phil Foden, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle prepare for Boxing Day's session

YOUNG GUNS : Phil Foden, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Tommy Doyle prepare for Boxing Day's session
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PEP'S POINTER : The boss issues guidance to the squad

PEP'S POINTER : The boss issues guidance to the squad