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Picture special: Ederson back in training!

Super Tuesday!

City’s build up ahead of Saturday’s return to Premier League action at home to Chelsea received a welcome boost as Ederson trained at the City Football Academy.

The Brazilian goalkeeper was ruled out of our league trip to Liverpool before the November international break with a muscular problem but was back being put through his paces in Tuesday’s training session.

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While some members of the squad are still out on international duty, the rest of the team gathered to gear up for Saturday evening’s eagerly-anticipated Etihad encounter.

View the best of Club Photographer Matt McNulty’s training gallery below...

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AT FULL STRETCH : Kyle Walker powers through Tuesday's session

AT FULL STRETCH : Kyle Walker powers through Tuesday's session
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ON THE BALL : Joao Cancelo goes through his paces

ON THE BALL : Joao Cancelo goes through his paces
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BY THE RIGHT : Nabil Touaizi works on his passing drills

BY THE RIGHT : Nabil Touaizi works on his passing drills
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BACK IN BUSINESS : It was great to see Ederson back out on the training pitch

BACK IN BUSINESS : It was great to see Ederson back out on the training pitch
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BRAZILIAN BLEND : Fernandinho powers through a fitness drill

BRAZILIAN BLEND : Fernandinho powers through a fitness drill
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HAIR WE GO : EDS youngster Ben Knight stretches every sinew

HAIR WE GO : EDS youngster Ben Knight stretches every sinew
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TWO'S COMPANY : Ederson and Daniel Grimshaw were wrapped up to keep out the winter chill

TWO'S COMPANY : Ederson and Daniel Grimshaw were wrapped up to keep out the winter chill
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SHARP PRACTICE : It was also great to see Riyad Mahrez back in the swing of things after his African Cup of Nations qualifying duty with Algeria

SHARP PRACTICE : It was also great to see Riyad Mahrez back in the swing of things after his African Cup of Nations qualifying duty with Algeria
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SMILES BETTER : David Silva, Angelino and Kyle Walker take a well deserved breather

SMILES BETTER : David Silva, Angelino and Kyle Walker take a well deserved breather