The City squad went through their paces at the CFA today with attentions firmly trained on Wednesday's return to Premier League action away to Aston Villa.

With six league games remaining, Pep Guardiola‘s side are eight points clear at the top of the table, needing 11 more to confirm what would be our third Premier League title in four years.

And the players were in positive mood as they went about their work at a sunny CFA.

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It’s another busy week with Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur also looming on the horizon.

But the more immediate focus is on seeking to overcome the challenge of Dean Smith’s men tomorrow night.

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