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Training: Gunning for the leaders!

Good Friday saw Pep Guardiola’s City squad step up preparations at the CFA ahead of Sunday’s huge return to Premier League action at home to Arsenal.

Sunday’s Easter Sunday Etihad contest pits third-placed City against the leaders with just a point separating both teams, with Liverpool sandwiched in-between.

It’s our first domestic game back following the March international break and promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited matches of the season in what’s shaping up to be an enthralling title race.

And, as our gallery illustrates, the lads were in fine spirits as they went about their work.

View the best of Good Friday training in our gallery above…

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EYES FRONT: Jeremy Doku gets ready to rumble!

EYES FRONT: Jeremy Doku gets ready to rumble!
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WINNING SMILES! Friday's victors proudly pose.

WINNING SMILES! Friday's victors proudly pose.
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MR BLUE SKY: Kevin De Bruyne weighs up the next drill.

MR BLUE SKY: Kevin De Bruyne weighs up the next drill.
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A WORD IN YOUR EAR LIKE: Mateo Kovacic gets a message across to Jack Grealish.

A WORD IN YOUR EAR LIKE: Mateo Kovacic gets a message across to Jack Grealish.
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AT FULL STRETCH: Ruben Dias limbers up in the gym.

AT FULL STRETCH: Ruben Dias limbers up in the gym.
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FORWARD MARCH: Rico Lewis puts on the after-burners.

FORWARD MARCH: Rico Lewis puts on the after-burners.
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PEP TALK: The boss points the way forward.

PEP TALK: The boss points the way forward.
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HE'S GOT YOUR BACK: Manuel Akanji and his colleagues were in great spirits.

HE'S GOT YOUR BACK: Manuel Akanji and his colleagues were in great spirits.
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BY THE LEFT: Phil Foden drills in another pinpoint ball.

BY THE LEFT: Phil Foden drills in another pinpoint ball.
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UP FOR IT: Julian Alavarez and Jeremy Doku vie for possession.

UP FOR IT: Julian Alavarez and Jeremy Doku vie for possession.