Picture Special

Training: Derby day on the horizon!

The best images from our latest session at the City Football Academy ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.

City welcome United to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 11 December, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 (UK).

Over 43,000 tickets have been snapped up ahead of the encounter, which sees two of the Barclays Women’s Super League’s form teams do battle.

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Gareth Taylor‘s side are aiming for a tenth successive victory in all competitions against a United side who have lost just once all season in the league.

Everything points towards a thrilling encounter, and our players were put through their paces once again at a chilly CFA ahead of the encounter.

Check out the best images via the gallery below...

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STRIKE A POSE : Sandy MacIver, Chloe Kelly, Steph Houghton and Ellie Roebuck make their way onto the pitch

STRIKE A POSE : Sandy MacIver, Chloe Kelly, Steph Houghton and Ellie Roebuck make their way onto the pitch
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THREE OF A KIND : Khiara Keating, Vicky Losada and Mary Fowler brave the elements

THREE OF A KIND : Khiara Keating, Vicky Losada and Mary Fowler brave the elements
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DYNAMIC DUO : Lauren Hemp and Laura Coombs spot the camera

DYNAMIC DUO : Lauren Hemp and Laura Coombs spot the camera
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BOSSING IT : Gareth Taylor watches on

BOSSING IT : Gareth Taylor watches on
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ON THE BALL : Laia Aleixandri picks up possession

ON THE BALL : Laia Aleixandri picks up possession
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WIZARD OF OZ : Alanna Kennedy spreads the play

WIZARD OF OZ : Alanna Kennedy spreads the play
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC : Steph Houghton brings the ball out from the back

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC : Steph Houghton brings the ball out from the back
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SAFE HANDS : Sandy MacIver puts her foot through it

SAFE HANDS : Sandy MacIver puts her foot through it
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GUESS WHO? : ...WSL top scorer, Bunny Shaw!

GUESS WHO? : ...WSL top scorer, Bunny Shaw!
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HIGH FIVE : Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly back at it again!

HIGH FIVE : Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly back at it again!
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TAYLOR TACTICS : Gareth Taylor dishes out some instructions

TAYLOR TACTICS : Gareth Taylor dishes out some instructions