City’s preparations for the visit of Crystal Palace kicked into another gear on Friday ahead of our Premier League clash.

The in-form Eagles are the visitors to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for a 12:30 (UK) kick-off.

With five places now available for English clubs for next season’s Champions League, it’s an opportunity to steal a march on our rivals.

But Oliver Glasner’s side will provide a stern test with Palace enjoying a great season that has also seen them secure a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

The focus is on the Premier League tomorrow though and as the European race heats up, Pep Guardiola’s players were working hard under the Manchester sun.

Check out the best images from Friday’s training session at the CFA in the gallery below…