View the best images from training as City’s preparations for West Ham began following our Brentford victory.

Pep Guardiola’s side secure passage into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over the Bees on Wednesday thanks to goals from Rayan Cherki and Savinho.

And it was straight back to work on Thursday for the boss, his staff and players as our Premier League meeting with the Hammers came into focus.

The Blues welcome Nuno Espirito Santo’s team to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 20 December, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (UK).

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It represents our first meeting with the Londoners this term as we eye a seventh straight victory in all competitions.

But we know we’ll have to be at our very best to collect three points this weekend which was reflected in our meticulous recovery and hard work at the City Football Academy.

Take a look at a selection of images from the session