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Training: City's power play...

City were straight back to work at the CFA today as the squad put the disappointment of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup exit behind us.

Pep Guardiola’s squad were put through their paces both on the training pitch and in the gym as the focus turns to Saturday’s return to Premier League action at home to Crystal Palace.

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And as our gallery shows, the lads were straining every sinew ahead of the visit of the Eagles who have made an impressive start to the season under former City favourite Patrick Vieira.

View the best of Thursday’s training session in our gallery below…

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POWER PLAY: Aymeric Laporte goes through a strength and conditioning drill

POWER PLAY: Aymeric Laporte goes through a strength and conditioning drill
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BEST FOOT FORWARD: Gabriel Jesus hard at work

BEST FOOT FORWARD: Gabriel Jesus hard at work
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ALL FIRED UP: Youngster Tomas Galvez fires in a shot

ALL FIRED UP: Youngster Tomas Galvez fires in a shot
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PASS MASTER: Rodrigo goes through his repertoire

PASS MASTER: Rodrigo goes through his repertoire
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HIGH SPIRITS: Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish were in positive mood at Thursday's session

HIGH SPIRITS: Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish were in positive mood at Thursday's session
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PEP TALK: The boss passes on some pointers to Phil Foden

PEP TALK: The boss passes on some pointers to Phil Foden
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DRIVING FORCE: Sam Edozie and Bernardo Silva were also hard at work

DRIVING FORCE: Sam Edozie and Bernardo Silva were also hard at work
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ACTION STATIONS: Jack Grealish turns on the power

ACTION STATIONS: Jack Grealish turns on the power
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SMILES BETTER: Jack Grealish shares a smile during Thursday's session

SMILES BETTER: Jack Grealish shares a smile during Thursday's session