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Training: City are semi conscious!

There was no lack of Monday motivation at the CFA as City finalised our preparations ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg encounter at Manchester United.

The players were in buoyant spirits after a fine start to the New Year which has seen us record consecutive wins over Everton and Port Vale.

City are, of course, defending Carabao Cup holders having won the League Cup for the past two seasons.

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And Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Co were once again joined on the training field by Aymeric Laporte as the French defender steps up his preparation work ahead of his eagerly-awaited return to action.

View the images below to see the best of today’s training session…

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BOYS IN THE SNOOD! : The City players were dressed to keep out the January chill

BOYS IN THE SNOOD! : The City players were dressed to keep out the January chill
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GIFT OF THE GAB : Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus is a study in concentration

GIFT OF THE GAB : Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus is a study in concentration
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GLOVE STORY : Sergio Aguero and his City colleagues are eyeing a third consecutive Carabao Cup final appearance

GLOVE STORY : Sergio Aguero and his City colleagues are eyeing a third consecutive Carabao Cup final appearance
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HAND IT TO RODRI : Our Spanish midfielder warms to the task in hand

HAND IT TO RODRI : Our Spanish midfielder warms to the task in hand
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SMILES BETTER : It's great to see Aymeric Laporte back in business on the training field

SMILES BETTER : It's great to see Aymeric Laporte back in business on the training field
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HAT TRICK : Sergio Aguero has his eyes trained on United

HAT TRICK : Sergio Aguero has his eyes trained on United
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FOCUS TIME : Oleksandr Zinchenko goes through his paces ahead of our trip to Old Trafford

FOCUS TIME : Oleksandr Zinchenko goes through his paces ahead of our trip to Old Trafford
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION : There was no lack of Monday motivation from Raheem Sterling!

CENTRE OF ATTENTION : There was no lack of Monday motivation from Raheem Sterling!