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Training: All fired up for Fulham

After a hard-fought 1-0 Premier League victory away at Sheffield United in midweek, the focus switches to the FA Cup this weekend.

Championship high-fliers Fulham visit the Etihad on Sunday at 1pm for an attractive fourth clash with Pep Guardiola’s side.

READ: City v Fulham | FA Cup injury news

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City, of course, are reigning Cup holders and we will be looking to take another step closer towards the defence of the famous old trophy.

And, as our gallery shows, the squad were in high spirits ahead our latest cup encounter.

View the best of the images below…

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CENTRE OF ATTENTION : Sergio Aguero has been in inspired form of late, claiming eight goals in his past five appearances

CENTRE OF ATTENTION : Sergio Aguero has been in inspired form of late, claiming eight goals in his past five appearances
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UP FOR THE CUP : The players were in buoyant spirits ahead of our FA Cup clash with Fulham

UP FOR THE CUP : The players were in buoyant spirits ahead of our FA Cup clash with Fulham
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YOUNG AT ART : Tommy Doyle showcases his skills ahead of our latest FA Cup assignment

YOUNG AT ART : Tommy Doyle showcases his skills ahead of our latest FA Cup assignment
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ON POINT : Aymeric Laporte made a superb return to action in our Premier League win at Sheffield United on Tuesday

ON POINT : Aymeric Laporte made a superb return to action in our Premier League win at Sheffield United on Tuesday
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BEST FOOT FORWARD : Phil Foden and Co step up the tempo during a rondo session

BEST FOOT FORWARD : Phil Foden and Co step up the tempo during a rondo session
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GLOVE STORY : Claudio Bravo gets into the swing of things

GLOVE STORY : Claudio Bravo gets into the swing of things
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DRIVING FORCE : Riyad Mahrez has been in a rich vein of form for City

DRIVING FORCE : Riyad Mahrez has been in a rich vein of form for City
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SEVEN UP : It was all smiles from Bernardo, Riyad and Co after their group emerged the victors in a squad training competiton

SEVEN UP : It was all smiles from Bernardo, Riyad and Co after their group emerged the victors in a squad training competiton