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Training: Tuesday tune-up ahead of Norwich

Preparations are in full swing ahead of City's return to Premier League action away at Norwich this weekend.

Though several players are still away on international duty, the rest of the squad stepped up work at the CFA with the focus trained on Saturday’s trip to Carrow Road

Last time out Pep Guardiola‘s side recorded a fine 4-0 win over Brighton and we will be looking to maintain momentum against the newly-promoted Canaries.

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Record scorer Sergio Aguero along with Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho were amongst those going through their paces.

And despite the hard work there were also plenty of smiles on display...

You can see the best of training via the gallery below…

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THIRSTY WORK : Benjamin Mendy rehydrates during a brief break

THIRSTY WORK : Benjamin Mendy rehydrates during a brief break
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SMILE SERGIO : Our record goalscorer looks happy in his work

SMILE SERGIO : Our record goalscorer looks happy in his work
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SPECIAL K : Something has got Kyle Walker laughing!

SPECIAL K : Something has got Kyle Walker laughing!
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FOCUS TIME : Benjamin Mendy is a study in concentration

FOCUS TIME : Benjamin Mendy is a study in concentration
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ACTION STATION : Fernandinho puts in the hard yards

ACTION STATION : Fernandinho puts in the hard yards
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PURPLE REIGN : Benjamin Mendy is put through his paces

PURPLE REIGN : Benjamin Mendy is put through his paces
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SHOOT TO THRILL : Sergio lets fly

SHOOT TO THRILL : Sergio lets fly
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BRAZILIAN BLEND : It's great to see Gabriel Jesus back in the thick of training

BRAZILIAN BLEND : It's great to see Gabriel Jesus back in the thick of training
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TUESDAY TUNE UP : Kyle Walker prepares to get down to work

TUESDAY TUNE UP : Kyle Walker prepares to get down to work
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THREE CHEERS : Coach Brian Kidd shares a smile with Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho

THREE CHEERS : Coach Brian Kidd shares a smile with Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho
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BLUES BORTHERS : John Stones and Kyle Walker prepare for Tuesday's session

BLUES BORTHERS : John Stones and Kyle Walker prepare for Tuesday's session