As the Easter weekend approaches, City were out on the CFA training ground preparing for Saturday's trip to Southampton.

It was a lively and energetic session on a blustery Thursday afternoon.

There were a number of small-sides games as the rain and win blew, with the occasional burst of spring sunshine to brighten proceedings.

City will play the day before leaders Arsenal, so there will be a chance to reduce the gap against a Saints side who are currently propping up the division - but beat the Blues in the Carabao Cup in January.

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