Picture Special

Training: International stars return to the CFA

The best images from our first training session back following the international break.

Pep Guardiola and our players returned to the City Football Academy on Wednesday afternoon, transitioning their focus from the international stage to the Premier League.

We welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 21 October, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (UK).

Roberto De Zerbi’s side sit sixth, two points below City. We find ourselves third with 18 points following our 1-0 defeat to Arsenal before the international break.

The squad put in the hard yards in Manchester, working extensively on how they can look to return to winning ways this weekend following our narrow loss to the Gunners.

View the best images from the training session via the gallery below…

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HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS : Erling Haaland, Stefan Ortega and Nathan Ake make their way onto the pitch.

HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS : Erling Haaland, Stefan Ortega and Nathan Ake make their way onto the pitch.
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AIR STEFAN : Stefan Ortega makes a diving save to his right.

AIR STEFAN : Stefan Ortega makes a diving save to his right.
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DEFENSIVE DOKU : Jeremy Doku shields the ball from Matheus Nunes.

DEFENSIVE DOKU : Jeremy Doku shields the ball from Matheus Nunes.
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50/50 : Rodrigo and Manuel Akanji compete for possession.

50/50 : Rodrigo and Manuel Akanji compete for possession.
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CAN WE TALK ABOUT RODRI? : He's running with the ball!

CAN WE TALK ABOUT RODRI? : He's running with the ball!
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RISING STAR : Oscar Bobb returns to the CFA after making his senior Norway bow during the recent international break.

RISING STAR : Oscar Bobb returns to the CFA after making his senior Norway bow during the recent international break.
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MANU IN THE MIDDLE : Akanji surrounded by bodies in a rondo session.

MANU IN THE MIDDLE : Akanji surrounded by bodies in a rondo session.