Picture Special

TRAINING: Gunning for glory against Arsenal

Last season’s Women's Super League top two face off this Sunday with Manchester City travelling down to Arsenal.

Despite the potential significance of this weekend’s result, there were no signs of any pre-match jitters from Nick Cushing’s side, who were in sharp shape and fine spirits at the City Football Academy on Friday.

READ: Georgia Stanway | ‘Injury has left me more focused’

WATCH: Throwback | City 5-2 Arsenal Women

City lead the way so far with four league wins from four matches but know Meadow Park is one of the toughest away trips in the domestic game.

Arsenal have not dropped a single point at home since January, but with City sitting top of the table, Cushing’s side know how important a positive result could be to our title hopes...

Catch the best of training via the gallery below…

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GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WEIGHT : Tessa Wullaert flexes the muscles

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WEIGHT : Tessa Wullaert flexes the muscles
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REACH FOR THE SKY : Gemma Bonner tests her upper body strength

REACH FOR THE SKY : Gemma Bonner tests her upper body strength
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WEIR REALLY HERE : Caroline Weir, pulling strings and pulling legs

WEIR REALLY HERE : Caroline Weir, pulling strings and pulling legs
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HOP, SKIP AND JUMP : Captain Steph Houghton leads by example

HOP, SKIP AND JUMP : Captain Steph Houghton leads by example
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ONLY WAY IS UP : Agility practice

ONLY WAY IS UP : Agility practice
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ON THE RUN : Warm-ups

ON THE RUN : Warm-ups
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RUNNING THE LINE : Tessa Wullaert sprints clear

RUNNING THE LINE : Tessa Wullaert sprints clear
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STANWAY FORWARD : Georgia Stanway shows off her speed

STANWAY FORWARD : Georgia Stanway shows off her speed
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THREE LIONESSES : Ellen White, Jill Scott and Steph Houghton share a joke

THREE LIONESSES : Ellen White, Jill Scott and Steph Houghton share a joke
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YOUNG STARS : Lauren Hemp, Jess Park and Katie Bradley head out

YOUNG STARS : Lauren Hemp, Jess Park and Katie Bradley head out
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LOOK OF THE IRISH : The ever-smiling Megan Campbell

LOOK OF THE IRISH : The ever-smiling Megan Campbell
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC : Steph Houghton in focus

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC : Steph Houghton in focus
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RAIN TRAIN : Portugal star Matilde Fidalgo embraces the Manchester weather!

RAIN TRAIN : Portugal star Matilde Fidalgo embraces the Manchester weather!
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LEARNING : Youngster Katie Bradley watches on intently

LEARNING : Youngster Katie Bradley watches on intently
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P SHOOTER : City's 2019/20 top scorer readies herself for a chance

P SHOOTER : City's 2019/20 top scorer readies herself for a chance
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BLUE AND WHITE : Ellen White continues her recovery from injury

BLUE AND WHITE : Ellen White continues her recovery from injury