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Training: Blades build up

Manchester City were in training on Friday ahead of our Premier League game against Sheffield United.

The Blades visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 30 January, when Pep Guardiola’s side will be aiming to record 12^th win in a row in all competitions.

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Kick-off is at 15:00 (UK) and we’ll have full coverage here on mancity.com in our Matchday Centre, which includes minute-by-minute updates and our live We’re Not Really Here show.

Guardiola warned of the challenge posed by Chris Wilder’s men at his press conference on Friday afternoon after putting the squad through their paces at the City Football Academy.

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

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FOOTWORK : Phil Foden shows off his skills.

FOOTWORK : Phil Foden shows off his skills.
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MIDDLE MAN : Ferran Torres gives chase during a rondo.

MIDDLE MAN : Ferran Torres gives chase during a rondo.
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OUT IN FRONT : Oleksandr Zinchenko leads Bernardo Silva through a drill.

OUT IN FRONT : Oleksandr Zinchenko leads Bernardo Silva through a drill.
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APPLAUSE : Ruben Dias seemed happy with John Stones' efforts.

APPLAUSE : Ruben Dias seemed happy with John Stones' efforts.
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YOUNG GUN : Liam Delap strides it out.

YOUNG GUN : Liam Delap strides it out.
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TOGETHER : Pre-match focus.

TOGETHER : Pre-match focus.
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TALENT : A host of EDS players continue to train with the first team squad.

TALENT : A host of EDS players continue to train with the first team squad.
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ON THE MOVE : Phil Foden works his way through a warm up.

ON THE MOVE : Phil Foden works his way through a warm up.
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MATCHDAY MINUS ONE : Ready to go at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

MATCHDAY MINUS ONE : Ready to go at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.