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Training: FA Cup preparation begins

The Manchester City men's team were back in training on Wednesday afternoon with our attention firmly focused on our upcoming FA Cup instalment.

Following City’s 1-1 draw at Anfield against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola and his team now prepare for a stern test that is Newcastle United in the FA Cup.

Eddie Howe’s side sit 10th in the Premier League table and most recently beat Blackburn Rovers on penalties in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Our boys in blue booked City’s place in the final eight of the prestigious competition following respective 5-0, 1-0 and 6-2 wins over Huddersfield Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Luton Town.

And fighting to retain the FA Cup for a second successive season, all preparation will prove vital when we welcome the Magpies to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 16 March, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 (UK).

Check out the best images from training in the gallery below...

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SMILING SILVA : Bernardo in high spirits as training begun in the gym.

SMILING SILVA : Bernardo in high spirits as training begun in the gym.
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GETTING WARM : Erling Haaland gets training under way in the gym.

GETTING WARM : Erling Haaland gets training under way in the gym.
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PREPARATION IS KEY : Ruben Dias focused on the training session ahead.

PREPARATION IS KEY : Ruben Dias focused on the training session ahead.
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SUPER SERGIO : Sergio Gomez hard at work.

SUPER SERGIO : Sergio Gomez hard at work.
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FULLY FOCUSED : A close-up of Nathan Ake.

FULLY FOCUSED : A close-up of Nathan Ake.
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MIGHTY MATHEUS : Nunes looking at the session as it plays out.

MIGHTY MATHEUS : Nunes looking at the session as it plays out.
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FLEXIBLE : Julian Alvarez flaunts his mobility.

FLEXIBLE : Julian Alvarez flaunts his mobility.
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HEATING UP : Nathan Ake sets the pace.

HEATING UP : Nathan Ake sets the pace.
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YOU THERE : Ruben Dias spots our club photographer!

YOU THERE : Ruben Dias spots our club photographer!
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JUMP : Julian Alvarez clears the huddle.

JUMP : Julian Alvarez clears the huddle.
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NORWEIGAN PROWESS : Erling Haaland takes a touch.

NORWEIGAN PROWESS : Erling Haaland takes a touch.
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THE BOSS : Pep Guardiola watches on.

THE BOSS : Pep Guardiola watches on.

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