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Man City Women limber up for Lyon

Man City Women took to the training pitches in preparation for their toughest test to date.

The Blues host three-time European champions Lyon at the Academy Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash on Saturday.

The full squad trained on Friday at City Football Academy and Club Photographer Tom Flathers was on hand to snap the session...

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SKIPPER: Steph Houghton leads the team outside

SKIPPER: Steph Houghton leads the team outside
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EYES ON THE PRIZE: Abbie McManus prepares to let fly

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Abbie McManus prepares to let fly
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FOCUSED: Carli Lloyd assesses the situation

FOCUSED: Carli Lloyd assesses the situation
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STOKED: Demi Stokes drives a pass

STOKED: Demi Stokes drives a pass
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THE CHASE: Demi Stokes keeps tight on Jill Scott

THE CHASE: Demi Stokes keeps tight on Jill Scott
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LET'S DO THIS: The team arrive to the pitches in fine spirits

LET'S DO THIS: The team arrive to the pitches in fine spirits
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ALL SMILES: Something's tickled Georgia Stanway

ALL SMILES: Something's tickled Georgia Stanway
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STRETCHES: Could Jen Beattie make her return from injury?

STRETCHES: Could Jen Beattie make her return from injury?
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HALT!: Jill Scott finds a way to thwart Lucy Bronze

HALT!: Jill Scott finds a way to thwart Lucy Bronze
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CONCENTRATION: Georgia Stanway locks on her target

CONCENTRATION: Georgia Stanway locks on her target
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'KEEPING FOCUSED: Karen Bardsley launches the ball forward

'KEEPING FOCUSED: Karen Bardsley launches the ball forward
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IN FOCUS: Meg Campbell and Tessel Middag stretch those legs

IN FOCUS: Meg Campbell and Tessel Middag stretch those legs
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MY BALL: Kosovare Asllani showcases her dribbling skills

MY BALL: Kosovare Asllani showcases her dribbling skills
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RIGHT-BACK AT'CHA: Lucy Bronze keeps the ball moving

RIGHT-BACK AT'CHA: Lucy Bronze keeps the ball moving
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IN FORM: Will Mel Lawley grab her second City goal, having opened her account on Monday?

IN FORM: Will Mel Lawley grab her second City goal, having opened her account on Monday?
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GAFFER: What does Nick Cushing have in store for Lyon?

GAFFER: What does Nick Cushing have in store for Lyon?
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AWARE: Nikita Parris plots her next move

AWARE: Nikita Parris plots her next move

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