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Thursday tune-up... and Petrov's feeling Blue!

A blast from Manchester City's recent past was back at the CFA today as the Blues returned to training after our Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash against Burton.

Former Blues striker Martin Petrov braved a chilly, foggy Manchester day to exchange greetings with Sergio Aguero and assistant coach Mikel Arteta amongst others as the City players got back to work less than 12 hours after our remarkable 9-0 win over the Brewers.

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The Bulgarian spent three years with the Blues between 2007 and 2010 and couldn’t contain his delight at being back at his old stomping ground.

Gabriel Jesus, fresh from his four-goal heroics against Burton, and Phil Foden – who has now scored twice in successive games at the Etihad – were amongst those being put through their paces.

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

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GLOVE STORY : Sergio was well wrapped up on what was a bitterly cold January day

GLOVE STORY : Sergio was well wrapped up on what was a bitterly cold January day
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HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Gabriel Jesus was in buoyant mood after his four-goal haul against Burton

HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Gabriel Jesus was in buoyant mood after his four-goal haul against Burton
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LAUGH-IN : Bernardo Silva shares a smile with Aymeric Laporte

LAUGH-IN : Bernardo Silva shares a smile with Aymeric Laporte
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KNEES-UP : Kevin De Bruyne limbers up alongside Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Otamendi

KNEES-UP : Kevin De Bruyne limbers up alongside Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Otamendi
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JUMP TO IT : Sergio Aguero is put through his paces during Thursday's training session

JUMP TO IT : Sergio Aguero is put through his paces during Thursday's training session
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LEAP YEAR : Aymeric Laporte takes to the air during this training exercise

LEAP YEAR : Aymeric Laporte takes to the air during this training exercise
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CALL OF DUTY : Raheem Sterling is kitted out to keep out the chill as he heads to the training pitch

CALL OF DUTY : Raheem Sterling is kitted out to keep out the chill as he heads to the training pitch
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BRAZILIAN BLEND : Danilo looks eager to get down to work

BRAZILIAN BLEND : Danilo looks eager to get down to work
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THUMBS UP : Ederson and assistant coach Brian Kidd are all smiles

THUMBS UP : Ederson and assistant coach Brian Kidd are all smiles
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SHAKE ON IT : Martin Petrov exchanges greetings with assistant coach Mikel Arteta

SHAKE ON IT : Martin Petrov exchanges greetings with assistant coach Mikel Arteta
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GOLDEN GLOW : It has been a week to remember for Phil Foden, with two goals in successive Etihad appearances

GOLDEN GLOW : It has been a week to remember for Phil Foden, with two goals in successive Etihad appearances