Picture Special

Gallery: City's Tuesday tune-up

City's women's team defied the worst of the early winter weather at the CFA as the Blues stepped up preparations for Sunday's trip to Yeovil.

Nick Cushing’s side will be looking to pick up in the FA Womens’ Super League from where they left off a fortnight ago when we recorded a superb 3-0 win away at Liverpool.

Picture editor Matt McNulty was on hand to snap the session. View the gallery below...

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SAFE HANDS : Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck is put through her paces

SAFE HANDS : Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck is put through her paces
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BY THE RIGHT : Nikita Parris powers in a shot

BY THE RIGHT : Nikita Parris powers in a shot
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POINTER : Assistant coach Alan Mahon passes on some instructions

POINTER : Assistant coach Alan Mahon passes on some instructions
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GLOVE STORY : Ellie Roebuck talks with goalkeeping coach Chris Williams

GLOVE STORY : Ellie Roebuck talks with goalkeeping coach Chris Williams
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HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Gemma Bonner whips in a cross

HATS THE WAY TO DO IT : Gemma Bonner whips in a cross
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CROSS PURPOSES : City and Denmark defender Mie Jans drills in the ball

CROSS PURPOSES : City and Denmark defender Mie Jans drills in the ball
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ACTION STATIONS : Keira Walsh eyes up proceedings

ACTION STATIONS : Keira Walsh eyes up proceedings
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SHARP SHOOTER : Keira Walsh gets in some shooting practice

SHARP SHOOTER : Keira Walsh gets in some shooting practice