Picture Special

Training: Buzzing to be back

Manchester City's first team squad appeared to be in a buoyant mood as they readied themselves for their return to Premier League action against West Ham.

Pep Guardiola’s side face the Hammers in a rearranged game at 19:30 (UK) on Wednesday 19 February, in what is our first match in 16 days.

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And the lads certainly seemed happy, with plenty of smiles on show at the City Football Academy on Tuesday morning.

Check out the gallery below for the best pictures from the session…

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YOUNG GUN : A big smile from Phil Foden.

YOUNG GUN : A big smile from Phil Foden.
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BUOYANT : Can't wait to get out there.

BUOYANT : Can't wait to get out there.
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OOPS : Riyad Mahrez gets the forfeit treatment.

OOPS : Riyad Mahrez gets the forfeit treatment.
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SAMBA : Off the shoulder from Gabriel Jesus.

SAMBA : Off the shoulder from Gabriel Jesus.
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GOTCHA : Leroy Sane catches Ilkay Gundogan.

GOTCHA : Leroy Sane catches Ilkay Gundogan.
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YOUTH : Pep Guardiola addresses the lads from the Elite Development Squad.

YOUTH : Pep Guardiola addresses the lads from the Elite Development Squad.
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INSTRUCTING : Pep gets his point across to David Silva.

INSTRUCTING : Pep gets his point across to David Silva.
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PICKING A PASS : Aymeric Laporte plays out from the back.

PICKING A PASS : Aymeric Laporte plays out from the back.
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IMPROVISATION : High kicks from Kevin De Bruyne.

IMPROVISATION : High kicks from Kevin De Bruyne.