Picture Special

Training: Attention turns to Liverpool

City have started up preparations for the weekend clash with Liverpool.

We face the Reds on Saturday, with a 12.30 (UK) kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.

Several of our first team stars have been away on international duty since our last senior game against Burnley in the FA Cup.

But they’ve now started arriving back into Manchester and those who have already returned were out on the fields of the CFA ahead of the Premier League resumption.

Our photographers were on hand to snap away as the lads started to gear up for the match with Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Check out the best pictures in the gallery below.

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WELCOME BACK : Enzo Maresca shakes hands with the returning John Stones

WELCOME BACK : Enzo Maresca shakes hands with the returning John Stones
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ARMS LENGTH : Stefan Ortega Moreno showcases his wide reach

ARMS LENGTH : Stefan Ortega Moreno showcases his wide reach
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DIVING DIAS : Ruben Dias leaps to attack the ball as attention turns to the weekend

DIVING DIAS : Ruben Dias leaps to attack the ball as attention turns to the weekend
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JACK IN THE BOX : Jack Grealish all-smiles as he returns to training at the CFA

JACK IN THE BOX : Jack Grealish all-smiles as he returns to training at the CFA
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DOUBLE ACT : Spirits in camp are high as demonstrated by this shot of Kyle Walker and Ruben Dias

DOUBLE ACT : Spirits in camp are high as demonstrated by this shot of Kyle Walker and Ruben Dias
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SOLID STONES : John Stones does what he does best – clearing the danger!

SOLID STONES : John Stones does what he does best – clearing the danger!
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DEEP DISCUSSION : Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca avidly talk about matters in training

DEEP DISCUSSION : Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca avidly talk about matters in training
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PHILLIPS POWER : Kalvin Phillips being put through his paces

PHILLIPS POWER : Kalvin Phillips being put through his paces
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LEADING THE WAY : The boss making his point at the CFA

LEADING THE WAY : The boss making his point at the CFA
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TOP TRIO : Ruben Dias, Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake fully focused on the weekend clash

TOP TRIO : Ruben Dias, Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake fully focused on the weekend clash