Manchester City Women are in form and in high spirits.

Having clinched their fifth consecutive win with a 5-0 demolition of Durham Women on Thursday night, Nick Cushing’s side began preparations for Sunday’s crucial clash at Arsenal Ladies with a training session at the City Football Academy.

Club photographer Victoria Haydn was on hand to snap it, and here are the best of our exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos...

Jill Scott

The influential Jill Scott has come back from the World Cup full of confidence.

Lucy Bronze

As has Lucy Bronze - and she has her game face on.

Training

New recruit Daphne Corboz has made a real impact since joining the club in July.

Krystle Johnston

Krystle Johnston netted her first goals of the season against Durham and enjoyed the session today.

Jennifer Beattie

Jennifer Beattie told mcfc.co.uk on Monday she feels every game is a cup final now for the Blues.

Jill Scott and Emma Lipman

Jill holds off Emma Lipman in a bid to retain possession.

Lucy Bronze

The literal meaning of ‘moving the goalposts’.

Nikita Parris

The in-form Nikita Parris plots her next move.



Don’t forget... you can see MCWFC in action at our open training session at the Etihad Stadium on 12 August.

The training session, which doubles as the new stadium’s official test event, is an unmissable evening of fun for the entire family.

Gates open at 5:45pm with face painters, football freestylers and, of course, Club mascots Moonbeam and Moonchester all on hand to provide entertainment for children and adults alike before Manchester City’s two First Team squads - MCFC and MCWFC - take to the pitch from 6:45pm sharp.

To find out more, click here.