Picture Special

Picture special: Back in the c-old routine!

City’s international brigade were back together at the CFA on Thursday as Pep Guardiola‘s squad stepped up preparations ahead of Saturday’s return to Premier League action at home to Chelsea.

The weather was dry but bitterly cold as the Blues got down to work at the start of what will be a hectic schedule.

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Thursday’s session was the first time the full first team squad had trained together since the November international break, as Pep Guardiola welcomed back those players who have represented their country during the last 10 days.

City play host to Frank Lampard’s side on Saturday evening aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League, with Guardiola set to speak to the media ahead of the game on Friday afternoon.

Check out the gallery below for the best of Thursday’s training ground action…

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BACK IN BUSINESS : The boss gives a warm welcome to Bernardo Silva

BACK IN BUSINESS : The boss gives a warm welcome to Bernardo Silva
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THUMBS UP : Fernandinho was in buoyant spirits in spite of the winter chill!

THUMBS UP : Fernandinho was in buoyant spirits in spite of the winter chill!
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TWO'S COMPANY : Rodrigo and Gabriel Jesus were among a host of players back at City after being away on international duty

TWO'S COMPANY : Rodrigo and Gabriel Jesus were among a host of players back at City after being away on international duty
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YOUNG GUNS : Ian Carlo Poveda and Phil Foden stride out ahead of Thursday's training session

YOUNG GUNS : Ian Carlo Poveda and Phil Foden stride out ahead of Thursday's training session
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HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Sergio Aguero takes time out to chat with Kevin De Bruyne

HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Sergio Aguero takes time out to chat with Kevin De Bruyne
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SPECIAL K : It was great to see both Kun and KDB back in tandem

SPECIAL K : It was great to see both Kun and KDB back in tandem
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ON POINT : Angelino fires out a training pointer much to David Silva' s amusement

ON POINT : Angelino fires out a training pointer much to David Silva' s amusement
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GENERAL ORDERS : Nicolas Otamendi was another of our returning international brigade and Nico looked happy to be back at the CFA

GENERAL ORDERS : Nicolas Otamendi was another of our returning international brigade and Nico looked happy to be back at the CFA
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PHIL YOUR BOOTS : Something has given Phil Foden an attack of the giggles!

PHIL YOUR BOOTS : Something has given Phil Foden an attack of the giggles!
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AT ARMS LENGTH : Nico joins in the fun and games in a lighthearted moment during Thursday's training session

AT ARMS LENGTH : Nico joins in the fun and games in a lighthearted moment during Thursday's training session