The best images from Thursday's session at the City Football Academy...

City travel to Goodison Park on Saturday 26 February, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 (UK).

The Premier League champions currently sit three points clear at the summit, and will be aiming to get back to winning ways when we lock horns with Everton.

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Although they were beaten by Southampton in their previous outing, the Toffees have won each of their home matches since Frank Lampard took charge in January.

Victory for City is far from a foregone conclusion, and the players hit a typically high intensity at the CFA as preparations continue to ramp up ahead of this weekend.

Check out the gallery below to see the best from our latest session...