Picture Special

Hello, Norway!

City jetted off to Norway, ahead of Thursday night's Champions League clash at LSK Kvinner.

The Blues face the Toppserien champions in the Round of 16 at the Arasen Stadion.

Nick Cushing’s side, who reached the semi-finals in their maiden campaign last year, arrived in Oslo on Wednesday afternoon before limbering up for Thursday’s clash with a training session...

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SANDWICH: Georgia Stanway attempts to escape the attentions of Jill Scott and Mel Lawley

SANDWICH: Georgia Stanway attempts to escape the attentions of Jill Scott and Mel Lawley
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ACTION SHOT: Abbie McManus and Mel Lawley keep their eyes on the ball

ACTION SHOT: Abbie McManus and Mel Lawley keep their eyes on the ball
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IN FORM: Will Izzy Christiansen be on the scoresheet again on Thursday night?

IN FORM: Will Izzy Christiansen be on the scoresheet again on Thursday night?
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FOCUS: Mel Lawley watches the movement of the ball closely

FOCUS: Mel Lawley watches the movement of the ball closely
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SHE'S A 'KEEPER: Karen Bardsley prepares to spring

SHE'S A 'KEEPER: Karen Bardsley prepares to spring
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CHASE: Georgia Stanway shadows Mel Lawley with intent to dispossess

CHASE: Georgia Stanway shadows Mel Lawley with intent to dispossess
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WATCHFUL: Georgia Stanway, Karen Bardsley and Abbie McManus assess the situation

WATCHFUL: Georgia Stanway, Karen Bardsley and Abbie McManus assess the situation
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DUEL: Izzy Christiansen attempts to dispossess Steph Houghton

DUEL: Izzy Christiansen attempts to dispossess Steph Houghton
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'KEEPING POSITIVE: Karen Bardsley is pleased to be back in action after injury

'KEEPING POSITIVE: Karen Bardsley is pleased to be back in action after injury
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ALL SMILES: A cheerful - as ever - Claire Emslie

ALL SMILES: A cheerful - as ever - Claire Emslie
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THE BOSS: Nick Cushing observes the session closely

THE BOSS: Nick Cushing observes the session closely
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PROUD AS PARRIS: Fresh from signing her new contract, Nikita Parris steps into Norway

PROUD AS PARRIS: Fresh from signing her new contract, Nikita Parris steps into Norway
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ITCHING TO GO: Mie Jans is eager to make her first City appearance

ITCHING TO GO: Mie Jans is eager to make her first City appearance
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HAT-TRICK: Georgia Stanway's headwear proved a real talking point!

HAT-TRICK: Georgia Stanway's headwear proved a real talking point!
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STRETCH: Izzy Christiansen limbers up in the cold

STRETCH: Izzy Christiansen limbers up in the cold
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FIGHTING FIT: Mie Jans in full training - a pleasing sight

FIGHTING FIT: Mie Jans in full training - a pleasing sight
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ICE COOL: Jane Ross, under the floodlights

ICE COOL: Jane Ross, under the floodlights
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CHILLED: Georgia Stanway warms down

CHILLED: Georgia Stanway warms down
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Megan Campbell in focus

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Megan Campbell in focus
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LIONESSES: Karen Bardsley and Jill Scott play up to the camera

LIONESSES: Karen Bardsley and Jill Scott play up to the camera
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OSLO: Assistant Coach Alan Mahon takes in his surroundings

OSLO: Assistant Coach Alan Mahon takes in his surroundings
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YOUNG BLUE: Georgia Stanway has enjoyed an impressive scoring start to the season

YOUNG BLUE: Georgia Stanway has enjoyed an impressive scoring start to the season
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SKIPPER: #TongueOutWednesday for Steph Houghton!

SKIPPER: #TongueOutWednesday for Steph Houghton!
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READY TO GO: A buoyant Mie Jans heads onto the coach

READY TO GO: A buoyant Mie Jans heads onto the coach
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ON THE RISE: Ellie Roebuck arrives at Oslo Airport

ON THE RISE: Ellie Roebuck arrives at Oslo Airport
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HELLO, HELLO: ...And spots the camera!

HELLO, HELLO: ...And spots the camera!