Picture Special

Bring on Brum: Prepping for the season opener

City stepped up preparations for Sunday's 2018/19 season opener with a training session at the City Football Academy...

The Blues face Birmingham in the Continental Cup at 2pm in Solihull, as Nick Cushing’s side look to start the new campaign with a bang.

Buoyed by the weekend’s impressive 2-0 pre-season triumph over Barcelona at the Academy Stadium, City were in fine spirits as the countdown to kick-off draws nearer...

READ: Slick City secure pre-season win over Barcelona

WATCH: Every Angle | Bernardo Silva v Arsenal

GALLERY: City 2-0 Barcelona

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HOME STRETCH : Gemma Bonner, Claire Emslie and Steph Houghton prepare for action

HOME STRETCH : Gemma Bonner, Claire Emslie and Steph Houghton prepare for action
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SAFE HANDS : Karen Bardsley in full flight

SAFE HANDS : Karen Bardsley in full flight
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TEAM TALK : Nick Cushing gathers the troops

TEAM TALK : Nick Cushing gathers the troops
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ON THE RUN : High spirits before sprints

ON THE RUN : High spirits before sprints
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YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE : Karen Bardsley and Fran Stenson swap places between the sticks

YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE : Karen Bardsley and Fran Stenson swap places between the sticks
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ON POINT : Claire Emslie highlights the pass

ON POINT : Claire Emslie highlights the pass
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THE RACE : Mel Lawley and Gemma Bonner go head-to-head

THE RACE : Mel Lawley and Gemma Bonner go head-to-head
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ON THE BALL : Picking the perfect spot

ON THE BALL : Picking the perfect spot
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FINDERS KEEPERS : Karen Bardsley assesses the situation

FINDERS KEEPERS : Karen Bardsley assesses the situation
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SKIPPER : Steph Houghton shows the way

SKIPPER : Steph Houghton shows the way
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HAPPY CLAPPER : Claire Emslie rallies the team

HAPPY CLAPPER : Claire Emslie rallies the team