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Christmas Day training: City tune up ahead of Everton encounter

Christmas is a time of celebration for many across the world – a period for families, friends and loved ones to come together and relax.

But it’s also a time for football.

Boxing Day marks one of the most anticipated days in the English football calendar, with eight Premier League matches taking place this year.

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For City, we face Everton at 12:30 (UK) - a hugely significant match for Pep Guardiola’s side who are looking to arrest a difficult run of form in recent weeks.

Ahead of the day’s early kick off, the squad trained on Christmas Day at the City Football Academy in preparation to face Sean Dyche’s side at the Etihad Stadium.

View the best snaps from training in the gallery below...

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FOCUS: : Foden looks ready for Boxing Day action.

FOCUS: : Foden looks ready for Boxing Day action.
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HERE WE GO: : Haaland tunes up ready for the visit of Everton.

HERE WE GO: : Haaland tunes up ready for the visit of Everton.
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SILVA SERVICE: : Bernardo leaving no stone unturned as he gets prepared for tomorrow's game.

SILVA SERVICE: : Bernardo leaving no stone unturned as he gets prepared for tomorrow's game.
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UNDER THE LIGHTS: : Gvardiol was in determined mood as his preparations run late into the Boxing Day night.

UNDER THE LIGHTS: : Gvardiol was in determined mood as his preparations run late into the Boxing Day night.
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THUMBS UP: : Manu Akanji likes what he sees!

THUMBS UP: : Manu Akanji likes what he sees!
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ALL SMILES: : Our top scorer looks happy to be at the CFA!

ALL SMILES: : Our top scorer looks happy to be at the CFA!
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MY BALL: : Nathan Ake isn't giving up possession!

MY BALL: : Nathan Ake isn't giving up possession!