City were back hard at work at CFA on Friday as Pep Guardiola’s squad honed final preparations ahead of our latest Premier League clash.

Guardiola’s troops are back at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon when we play host to Sunderland (kick-off 3pm UK).

Newly promoted last summer, the Black Cats have made a hugely impressive fist of things so far this term and currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League.

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Second placed City meanwhile will be seeking to round off a fine week that has already seen Pep Guardiola’s side overcome Leeds at home (3-2) and Fulham on the road (5-4).

And as our gallery demonstrates, the players were in great spirits as they went about their final preparations at the CFA.

View the best of Friday training in our gallery below…

City v Brentford tickets available

Tickets for City’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Brentford on Wednesday 17 December are now available on general sale.

Having won this competition four times under Pep Guardiola and eight times in total, we have a storied history in the League Cup.

Victories over Huddersfield and Swansea have brought us to the last eight of this year’s competition, where we’ll face Keith Andrews’ side.

With a semi-final place to play for, it’s set to be an exciting night at the Etihad Stadium.

And with prices from £22.50 for adults and £5 for Under-18s, you can get your tickets now!