Picture Special

Picture special: KDB and Stones back in training!

Happy Monday!

City’s week kicked off with a welcome boost, as Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones trained at the City Football Academy.

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The pair have been sidelined for the Champions’ past two games, with Stones out of action since the trip to Norwich in mid-September.

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 Premier League trip to Crystal Palace.

View the best of Club Photographer Tom Flathers’ training gallery below...

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WELCOME BACK! : Kevin De Bryune strides out ahead of Monday's training session

WELCOME BACK! : Kevin De Bryune strides out ahead of Monday's training session
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION : John Stones was also making a welcome return to training after his injury lay-off

CENTRE OF ATTENTION : John Stones was also making a welcome return to training after his injury lay-off
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PURPLE REIGN : Kun gets into the swing of things during Monday's session

PURPLE REIGN : Kun gets into the swing of things during Monday's session
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SPECIAL K : KDB limbers up with some nifty skills ahead of getting down to business

SPECIAL K : KDB limbers up with some nifty skills ahead of getting down to business
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HAIR WE GO : Alpha Diounkou sported a nifty new hairstyle at Monday's session

HAIR WE GO : Alpha Diounkou sported a nifty new hairstyle at Monday's session
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TARGET MAN : Sergio Aguero looks primed for action!

TARGET MAN : Sergio Aguero looks primed for action!
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MOVING ON UP : Our Belgian midfield maestro goes through his paces

MOVING ON UP : Our Belgian midfield maestro goes through his paces
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TWO'S COMPANY : Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne talk through Monday's session

TWO'S COMPANY : Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne talk through Monday's session
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SMILES BETTER : Sergio shrugged off the Monday showers and was in playful mood too

SMILES BETTER : Sergio shrugged off the Monday showers and was in playful mood too