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Training: City prepare ahead of key Newcastle clash

City were back hard at work at the CFA on Saturday as we finalised preparations ahead of Sunday's return to Premier League action at home to Newcastle United.

The visit of Eddie Howe’s side is another huge game as Pep Guardiola‘s squad seek to take another big step towards retaining our Premier League title.

With just four games of the season to go, City know that four wins will be another to clinch the title irrespective of what nearest challengers Liverpool do.

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Sunday will also be an opportunity for the players to put the frustration of last Wednesday’s agonising Champions League semi-final loss at Real Madrid behind us.

And as our gallery from Saturday’s session shows, the lads were in focused and determined mood...

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PORT OF PLENTY: Joao Cancelo goes through his paces at Saturday'ssession!

PORT OF PLENTY: Joao Cancelo goes through his paces at Saturday'ssession!
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TWO'S COMPANY: Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez contest possession

TWO'S COMPANY: Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez contest possession
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THE BOSS: Pep Guardiola keeps a watchful eye over proceedings

THE BOSS: Pep Guardiola keeps a watchful eye over proceedings
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HEAD BOY: Ruben Dias is a study in concentration

HEAD BOY: Ruben Dias is a study in concentration
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FLEXI TIME: Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne limber up

FLEXI TIME: Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne limber up
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SQUAD GOALS: Phil Foden and the lads go through some close control drills

SQUAD GOALS: Phil Foden and the lads go through some close control drills