Picture Special

Training: Monday motivation

City were back hard at work at the CFA on Monday as the latest stage of our build up ahead of the new Women's Super League season continues.

While a number of players are currently away on international duty at both EURO 2025 and the Copa America, for the rest of the squad, the focus is all about preparation for the rigours ahead.

Since the conclusion of last term, it has already been a busy and productive summer with new recruits on and off the pitch.

City have completed the signings of Jade Rose, Iman Beney and Sydney Lohmann and Andrée Jeglertz has been appointed as the Club’s new head coach.

And for the players already hard at work in Manchester, the focus has been all about hard work and commitment to the cause.

View the best of Monday’s session in our gallery below...

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BY THE RIGHT: Lily Murphy lets fly.

BY THE RIGHT: Lily Murphy lets fly.
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POWER PLAY: Codie Thomas is a study in concentration.

POWER PLAY: Codie Thomas is a study in concentration.
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PASS MASTERS: Aoba Fujino and Tara O'Hanlon during Monday's session.

PASS MASTERS: Aoba Fujino and Tara O'Hanlon during Monday's session.
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ACTION STATIONS: Poppy Pritchard, Gracie Prior, Tara O'Hanlon and Lily Murphy prepare for the next drill.

ACTION STATIONS: Poppy Pritchard, Gracie Prior, Tara O'Hanlon and Lily Murphy prepare for the next drill.
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TAKE FIVE: Gracie Prior and Codie Thomas enjoy a quick break from Monday's session.

TAKE FIVE: Gracie Prior and Codie Thomas enjoy a quick break from Monday's session.
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FORWARD MARCH: Poppy Pritchard, Lily Murphy, Naomi Layzell, Aoba Fujino and Risa Shimizu put the hard yards in.

FORWARD MARCH: Poppy Pritchard, Lily Murphy, Naomi Layzell, Aoba Fujino and Risa Shimizu put the hard yards in.
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ALL SMILES: Codie Thomas summed up the buoyant mood in camp.

ALL SMILES: Codie Thomas summed up the buoyant mood in camp.
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NEED FOR SPEED: Lily Murphy turns on the after-burners.

NEED FOR SPEED: Lily Murphy turns on the after-burners.
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GLOVE STORY: Katie Startup enjoys a light-hearted moment.

GLOVE STORY: Katie Startup enjoys a light-hearted moment.
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KEEPER'S UNION: Katie Startup and Eve Annets gear up for the next task in hand.

KEEPER'S UNION: Katie Startup and Eve Annets gear up for the next task in hand.