Picture Special

Training with a special guest

Country music star Chase Rice was a special guest at training as Manchester City continued our preparations for Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace.

The former reality televisions star turned platinum selling musician was watching at the City Football Academy whilst Pep Guardiola put his players through their paces ahead of the Eagles’ visit to the Etihad Stadium.

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Plenty of the squad stopped for a photo with the American and out on the pitch spirits appeared to be high as we get ready to try and record our sixth consecutive victory.

Check out the gallery below to see more from Thursday’s training session…

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MIDDLEMAN : 'Chase, meet Nico.'

MIDDLEMAN : 'Chase, meet Nico.'
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HOW HIGH : Claudio Bravo bounces into training.

HOW HIGH : Claudio Bravo bounces into training.
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TALENTS : A boy band we'd all want to watch!

TALENTS : A boy band we'd all want to watch!
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HIGH SPIRITS : The mood was good in the camp.

HIGH SPIRITS : The mood was good in the camp.
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SMILING EYES : Protected from the elements.

SMILING EYES : Protected from the elements.
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GESTURING : Chest out from Bernardo.

GESTURING : Chest out from Bernardo.
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WHEELING AWAY : Fernandinho was enjoying himself.

WHEELING AWAY : Fernandinho was enjoying himself.
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PUSH UPS : 'Drop and give me 20!'

PUSH UPS : 'Drop and give me 20!'
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FUNNY : Who cracked the joke here?

FUNNY : Who cracked the joke here?
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STANDING TALL : Squad goals.

STANDING TALL : Squad goals.