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Training: Chasing the title dream

Games don't come much bigger...

Wednesday’s eagerly-awaited visit of Chelsea to the Academy Stadium marks a potential FA Women’s Super League title decider.

City welcome Emma Hayes’ side to Manchester, in the knowledge a win would put Gareth Taylor‘s side in pole position for what would be a second league crown, with just two games of the campaign remaining.

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Facing the current league leaders, tests do not come much tougher but chasing the title - and a record-breaking 13th successive league win - the home side are hungry.

In preparation for the crunch clash, the squad were put through their paces on Tuesday, in a training session at the City Football Academy.

View the best snaps from the session in the gallery below...

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WEIR READY : Caroline Weir will be eyeing her tenth goal of an impressive campaign...

WEIR READY : Caroline Weir will be eyeing her tenth goal of an impressive campaign...
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IF YOU'RE HEMPO AND YOU KNOW IT... : Clap your hands!

IF YOU'RE HEMPO AND YOU KNOW IT... : Clap your hands!
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ROSE GOALS? : Gareth Taylor believes we could see the best of Rose Lavelle in the coming weeks...

ROSE GOALS? : Gareth Taylor believes we could see the best of Rose Lavelle in the coming weeks...
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STEEL CITY : City boast the second-best defensive record in the FA Women's Super League

STEEL CITY : City boast the second-best defensive record in the FA Women's Super League
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COOMBS AS ICE : Laura Coombs says the top-of-the-table clash will provide a real 'test of character'

COOMBS AS ICE : Laura Coombs says the top-of-the-table clash will provide a real 'test of character'
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CITY SLICKERS : Showing off the silky skills!

CITY SLICKERS : Showing off the silky skills!
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BUZZING BECKIE : The ever-smiling Janine Beckie

BUZZING BECKIE : The ever-smiling Janine Beckie
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FUN IN THE SUN : Aoife Mannion is loving life, having recently returned from her lengthy injury lay-off

FUN IN THE SUN : Aoife Mannion is loving life, having recently returned from her lengthy injury lay-off
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FUN AND GAMES : The pressure may be on but the squad were in great spirits!

FUN AND GAMES : The pressure may be on but the squad were in great spirits!