Picture Special

Gallery: Training in the rain at the CFA

The Manchester City squad were out in full force ahead of their FA Women's Super League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion...

The Blues travel to Crawley Town to face the Seagulls on Sunday 21 October, kick-off at 2pm BST.

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Nick Cushing’s side recently sealed an emphatic 7-1 win over West Ham in the WSL and are on the hunt for another three points as the competition gets tighter at the top of the table.

To prepare, the City squad stepped out onto the training pitches at the City Football Academy and in true Manchester style, the rain began to pour!

Club photographer, Tom Flathers, was there to capture all the best moments from the session.

Take a look at our gallery below...

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GOAL MACHINE : Nikita Parris looks to bag more goals to add to her impressive tally.

GOAL MACHINE : Nikita Parris looks to bag more goals to add to her impressive tally.
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READY FOR ACTION : Caroline Weir prepares for Sunday's clash.

READY FOR ACTION : Caroline Weir prepares for Sunday's clash.
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YOUNG GUN : Georgia Stanway.

YOUNG GUN : Georgia Stanway.
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BEAMING : Nadia Nadim jokes around during training.

BEAMING : Nadia Nadim jokes around during training.
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BEATTIE : Our centre-back prepares for the game ahead.

BEATTIE : Our centre-back prepares for the game ahead.
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BACK IN ACTION : Mel Lawley returns from illness.

BACK IN ACTION : Mel Lawley returns from illness.
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TRAINING IN THE RAIN : The conditions didn't bother Tessa Wullaert.

TRAINING IN THE RAIN : The conditions didn't bother Tessa Wullaert.
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CLASSIC MANCHESTER : We're used to the rain here!

CLASSIC MANCHESTER : We're used to the rain here!
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EMSLIE : Ready for the challenge ahead.

EMSLIE : Ready for the challenge ahead.