Picture Special

Conti Cup Final: Welcome to the Steel City

City take on Arsenal on Saturday for the Continental Cup trophy.

Ahead of our Continental Cup final against Arsenal on Saturday, the Blues spent Friday morning on the training pitch before travelling down to Sheffield.

READ: Cushing: Squad depth will provide Conti Cup boost

GALLERY: Continental Cup training: Build up to Bramall

City and Arsenal will come head-to-head for the title at Bramall Lane on Saturday 23 February, kick-off at 12:15pm

Our assistant club photographer, Tom Flathers, was at the session to capture all the best moments.

Take a look at our training in the gallery below...

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YOUNG AT HEART : Starlets Lauren Hemp, Jess Park and Esme Morgan

YOUNG AT HEART : Starlets Lauren Hemp, Jess Park and Esme Morgan
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WONDERWEIR : The typically cool Caroline Weir

WONDERWEIR : The typically cool Caroline Weir
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'KEEP IT COOL : A smiley Fran Stenson

'KEEP IT COOL : A smiley Fran Stenson
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THUMBS UP : An excited Janine Beckie

THUMBS UP : An excited Janine Beckie
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ALL SMILES : Skipper Steph Houghton and Janine Beckie play up to the camera

ALL SMILES : Skipper Steph Houghton and Janine Beckie play up to the camera
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GREAT SCOT : Jen Beattie has plenty of Final experience

GREAT SCOT : Jen Beattie has plenty of Final experience
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THE BOSS : A calm Nick Cushing

THE BOSS : A calm Nick Cushing
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FINAL FEVER : Janine Beckie and Ellie Roebuck, in fine spirits

FINAL FEVER : Janine Beckie and Ellie Roebuck, in fine spirits
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AN APPLE A DAY : The ever-playful Karen Bardsley

AN APPLE A DAY : The ever-playful Karen Bardsley
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'KEEPERS : The tight-knit duo of Karen Bardsley and Ellie Roebuck

'KEEPERS : The tight-knit duo of Karen Bardsley and Ellie Roebuck
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PARK LIFE : Youngster Jess Park

PARK LIFE : Youngster Jess Park
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THE GIRL ON FIRE : Nikita Parris is in 'blue-hot' scoring form

THE GIRL ON FIRE : Nikita Parris is in 'blue-hot' scoring form
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STEEL CITY : Checking out the surroundings

STEEL CITY : Checking out the surroundings
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HOME, SWEET HOME : Ellie Roebuck is a lifelong Sheffield United fan

HOME, SWEET HOME : Ellie Roebuck is a lifelong Sheffield United fan
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SHARP BLADES : Nick Cushing and Steph Houghton survey the surroundings

SHARP BLADES : Nick Cushing and Steph Houghton survey the surroundings
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DREAMS COME TRUE : A special memory for Sheffield United fan Ellie Roebuck

DREAMS COME TRUE : A special memory for Sheffield United fan Ellie Roebuck
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SUPER SCOTS : Caroline Weir and Claire Emslie

SUPER SCOTS : Caroline Weir and Claire Emslie
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SQUAD GOALS : The team pose for a snap

SQUAD GOALS : The team pose for a snap
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WE GOT HERE TOGETHER : The squad and staff

WE GOT HERE TOGETHER : The squad and staff