The best images from the City Football Academy as preparations continue for the new Barclays Women's Super League season.

Gareth Taylor‘s side travel to Villa Park on Sunday 18 September, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 (UK).

Having been edged out by Real Madrid in UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification, City will be aiming to start our domestic campaign with an important three points this weekend.

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You can follow all of the game’s key moments via our dedicated matchday Twitter account: @ManCityWomen while our Matchday Centre - beginning at 11:00 - will provide minute-by-minute text commentary, analysis and stats before, during and after the action.

A detailed match report and reaction from Gareth Taylor and a player will also be made available soon after the final whistle, while highlights and a full-match replay can be accessed from 12:00 on Tuesday 20 September.

Ahead of the clash, the City squad were put through our paces at the CFA...