Manchester City Women took to the Academy Stadium pitch on Wednesday - but not for their usual line of work...

The in-form Blues took time out of their hectic training schedule to step in front of the cameras, showing off the 2015/16 home kit and their formal suits, provided by the Club’s Official Formal Wear Partner, TM Lewin.

On an afternoon of glorious sunshine, captain mcfc.co.uk, she declared: “It’s been a very good day.

“We’ve just won six games on the bounce so we’ve come here and do a photo shoot in a very good place. There are some very exciting times ahead.

“We’ve got something special going on here. This club wants to keep progressing as much as we can and it’s great to be a part of it.”

Capturing the shoot were Club photographers Sharon Latham and Victoria Haydn. Here are the best of the snaps from the day...

Manchester City Women photo shoot

The players arrive and turn their attentions to those setting up on the pitch.

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Kitted out, the team are ready to go. High fives all around!

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Abbie McManus and Toni Duggan pose for the camera.

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Toni, your hair’s fine... honestly!

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Hmm, not quite ready for the team shot...

Manchester City Women photo shoot

It’s not often you see the skipper lying down on the job!

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Almost there...

Manchester City Women photo shoot

A quick change and the team emerge in their new suits.

Manchester City Women photo shoot

All smiles from Steph and Izzy Christiansen.

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Back onto the pitch they go...

Manchester City Women photo shoot

Victoria tries to organise the perfect shot...

Manchester City Women photo shoot

...but it came a bit too soon for some of the team!