Picture Special

Gunning for Arsenal: Shooting practice

City stepped up preparations for this weekend's top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal Women with some shooting practice.

Target practice was the main focus as the Blues were put through their paces ahead of Sunday’s encounter with the league leaders at the Academy Stadium.

The Blues are looking to close the six-point gap atop the table. View the gallery of the midweek training session below...

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HAT-TRICK HEROINE : A smiling skipper in Steph Houghton

HAT-TRICK HEROINE : A smiling skipper in Steph Houghton
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WONDERWEIR : The in-form Caroline Weir

WONDERWEIR : The in-form Caroline Weir
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WINGER IN THE WIND : Claire Emslie enjoys the session

WINGER IN THE WIND : Claire Emslie enjoys the session
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STANNERS SKILLS : Georgia Stanway plots her escape, under pressure from Mie Jans

STANNERS SKILLS : Georgia Stanway plots her escape, under pressure from Mie Jans
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TARGET PRACTICE : Ready, aim, fire!

TARGET PRACTICE : Ready, aim, fire!
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BELGIAN BLUE : Tessa Wullaert with an interesting pose!

BELGIAN BLUE : Tessa Wullaert with an interesting pose!
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SHOTS FIRED : Shooting practice all round!

SHOTS FIRED : Shooting practice all round!