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Training: City's brolly good show!

Liquid sunshine was very much the order of the day at the CFA on Friday as City stepped up preparations ahead of Saturday’s return to Premier League action at home to Southampton.

But the heavy early October rain failed to deflect from the sunny mood of Pep Guardiola’s squad with the reigning champions seeking to round off a run of three straight home games with another victory.

Fresh from a 6-3 derby win against Manchester United and then a 5-0 Champions League triumph over FC Copenhagen, it has proved a fine week’s work so far at the Etihad.

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And, as our gallery shows, the lads were in great spirits as they went about Friday’s session – with Joao Cancelo even utilising a trusty brolly - blue of course - to try and deflect some of the worst of the weather, much to Kevin De Bruyne’s amusement!

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

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PASS MASTER: Ruben Dias goes through his repertoire

PASS MASTER: Ruben Dias goes through his repertoire
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BY THE LEFT: Phil Foden prepares to let fly with a shot

BY THE LEFT: Phil Foden prepares to let fly with a shot
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TALKING CITY: Coach Enzo Maresca chats with Ruben Dias

TALKING CITY: Coach Enzo Maresca chats with Ruben Dias
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KEEPING THE FAITH: Ederson looks to get the session motoring

KEEPING THE FAITH: Ederson looks to get the session motoring
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Manuel Akanji has made a superb start to life at City

CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Manuel Akanji has made a superb start to life at City
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PEP TALK: The boss makes a few pointers

PEP TALK: The boss makes a few pointers
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RAIN MAN: Joao Cancelo gets a spot of shelter via a trusty blue umbrella!

RAIN MAN: Joao Cancelo gets a spot of shelter via a trusty blue umbrella!
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LAUGH INN: Bernardo and Riyad Mahrez smile through the showers

LAUGH INN: Bernardo and Riyad Mahrez smile through the showers
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ACTION MAN: Erling Haaland is happy in his work despite the deluge!

ACTION MAN: Erling Haaland is happy in his work despite the deluge!
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FOCUS TIME: Ruben Dias ponders the next challenge

FOCUS TIME: Ruben Dias ponders the next challenge
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BROLLYWOOD: Kevin De Bruyne and Joao Cancelo share a spot of shelter

BROLLYWOOD: Kevin De Bruyne and Joao Cancelo share a spot of shelter
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WATCHING BRIEF: Pep, assistant manager Rodolfo Borrell and fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura watch over proceedings

WATCHING BRIEF: Pep, assistant manager Rodolfo Borrell and fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura watch over proceedings

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