Picture Special

Gallery: Final derby preparations

View the best images from training as City added the finishing touches to our Manchester United preparations.

Andrée Jeglertz’s side lock horns with our cross-city rivals on Saturday 28 March, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 (UK).

The clash will see the division’s top two collide with the Blues at the table’s summit, eight-points clear of Marc Skinner’s side, with four league matches remaining this term.

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But we’ll have to be at our very best to collect three points which would further aid our pursuit of winning the title before the curtain falls on the 2025/26 WSL campaign.

That sentiment was reflected in Friday’s training session as our meticulous work continued ahead of Saturday’s showdown with United.

Take a look at a selection of snaps from training below...

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HEADING OUT : Mary Fowler and Sydney Lohmann make their way onto the pitch.

HEADING OUT : Mary Fowler and Sydney Lohmann make their way onto the pitch.
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UP IN THE SKY : Khadija Shaw and Alex Greenwood keep the ball in the air.

UP IN THE SKY : Khadija Shaw and Alex Greenwood keep the ball in the air.
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KNEES UP : Greenwood has the ball under her spell.

KNEES UP : Greenwood has the ball under her spell.
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FLYING DUTCHWOMAN : Kerstin Casparij makes it over the hurdles.

FLYING DUTCHWOMAN : Kerstin Casparij makes it over the hurdles.
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DUEL : Yui Hasegawa and Kerolin contest the ball.

DUEL : Yui Hasegawa and Kerolin contest the ball.
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SHE SHOOTS : Vivianne Miedema takes aim.

SHE SHOOTS : Vivianne Miedema takes aim.
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THE BOSS : Jeglertz issues instructions.

THE BOSS : Jeglertz issues instructions.
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YES, YAMA : Manchester derby up next!

YES, YAMA : Manchester derby up next!