Manchester City's first team squad were in high spirits as they trained at the City Football Academy on Thursday.

With our place in the Carabao Cup fourth round secured following the superb midweek win over Wycombe Wanderers, there were plenty of smiles on display as Pep Guardiola’s side turn their attention to Saturday’s big game against Chelsea.

John Stones and Aymeric Laporte were both involved as the City boss put his players through their paces ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge, as were Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne after their exploits against Wycombe.

You can check out the best photos from the session in the gallery below.

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City’s game against Chelsea kicks-off at 12:30 (UK) on Saturday 25 September and we’ll have full coverage here on mancity.com.

Our Matchday Centre begins two hours before kick-off, whilst our Matchday Live show starts one hour before we get under way.

A match report and post-match reaction from players and Pep Guardiola will be available shortly after the final whistle and you can watch brief highlights from 17:15.

A full-match replay will be available on CITY+ from midnight after the game.