Picture Special

Training: Hard yards in Abu Dhabi

The best images from City’s latest warm weather training session in the United Arab Emirates.

Steph Houghton, Laura Coombs, Demi Stokes, Leila Ouahabi, Tara O’Hanlon and Bunny Shaw have been put through their paces in the Abu Dhabi sun across this week.

And while there have been lots of opportunities for a deserved relax and unwind, the players have been hard at work to ensure we return to the 2023/24 season in peak condition.

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In the latest session, Coombs, Stokes, Ouahabi and Shaw took part in some 1v1 drills, while Houghton and O’Hanlon continued to regain their sharpness following injury.

The players’ focus was clear to see, but there were still plenty of smiles on show as our stars savour every moment of our time at the Zayed Sports Centre.

Enjoy the best images via the gallery below…

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ONE-TWO : Laura Coombs is put through her paces by Gareth Taylor

ONE-TWO : Laura Coombs is put through her paces by Gareth Taylor
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HARD YARDS : Demi Stokes and Bunny Shaw battle with the resistance band

HARD YARDS : Demi Stokes and Bunny Shaw battle with the resistance band
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SKIPPER : Steph Houghton sharpens up

SKIPPER : Steph Houghton sharpens up
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50:50 : Bunny Shaw and Leila Ouahabi compete for possession

50:50 : Bunny Shaw and Leila Ouahabi compete for possession
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STRETCHING OUT : Tara O'Hanlon limbers up

STRETCHING OUT : Tara O'Hanlon limbers up
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FOCUSING UP : Bunny Shaw prepares for the next drill

FOCUSING UP : Bunny Shaw prepares for the next drill
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ALL SMILES : Demi Stokes and Bunny Shaw share a joke

ALL SMILES : Demi Stokes and Bunny Shaw share a joke
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AGILITY : Tara O'Hanlon shows off some precise dribbling

AGILITY : Tara O'Hanlon shows off some precise dribbling
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GIVING 110% : Steph Houghton rests up after a hard session

GIVING 110% : Steph Houghton rests up after a hard session
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SAY CHEESE : Bunny Shaw and Steph Houghton smile for the camera

SAY CHEESE : Bunny Shaw and Steph Houghton smile for the camera
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GYM WORK : Leila Ouahabi hard at work

GYM WORK : Leila Ouahabi hard at work
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CORE STRENGTH : Steph Houghton stretches out

CORE STRENGTH : Steph Houghton stretches out