Picture Special

Training: FA Cup quarter-final focus

The best images from our latest session at the City Football Academy as we prepare for an FA Cup last eight clash with Aston Villa...

City travel to the Bescot Stadium on Sunday 19 March, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 (UK).

We enter the tie in impressive form, having lost just once in all competitions since September, with 18 wins in our last 21 matches.

However, the Villans boast an equally impressive hot streak, having lost just once in 2023.

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Everything points towards an exciting encounter, with a spot in the last four awaiting the victors.

And the players were back on the training pitch putting in the hard yards at the CFA ahead of the clash on Friday afternoon.

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

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FANTASTIC FOUR : Laia Aleixandri, Leila Ouahabi, Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso make their way to the pitch

FANTASTIC FOUR : Laia Aleixandri, Leila Ouahabi, Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso make their way to the pitch
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WARMING UP : The players loosen up before the session

WARMING UP : The players loosen up before the session
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QUICK FEET : Leila Ouahabi switches the play

QUICK FEET : Leila Ouahabi switches the play
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SAFE HANDS : Ellie Roebuck dishes out some instructions

SAFE HANDS : Ellie Roebuck dishes out some instructions
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HEADY HEIGHTS : Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw heads towards goal

HEADY HEIGHTS : Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw heads towards goal
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PHYSICAL BATTLE : Julie Blakstad races forward

PHYSICAL BATTLE : Julie Blakstad races forward
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50:50 : Leila Ouahabi and Deyna Castellanos challenge for the ball

50:50 : Leila Ouahabi and Deyna Castellanos challenge for the ball
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BOSSING IT : Gareth Taylor watches over proceedings

BOSSING IT : Gareth Taylor watches over proceedings
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HIGH SPIRITS : Alex Greenwood, Deyna Castellanos and Bunny Shaw share a joke

HIGH SPIRITS : Alex Greenwood, Deyna Castellanos and Bunny Shaw share a joke
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DRINK BREAK : Esme Morgan and Alanna Kennedy refuel for the next drill

DRINK BREAK : Esme Morgan and Alanna Kennedy refuel for the next drill
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TOUCH TIGHT : Lauren Hemp and Leila Ouahabi have a quick cuddle

TOUCH TIGHT : Lauren Hemp and Leila Ouahabi have a quick cuddle
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TOP SCORER : Bunny Shaw tries her luck

TOP SCORER : Bunny Shaw tries her luck
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MIDFIELD MARVEL : Laura Coombs shoots on goal

MIDFIELD MARVEL : Laura Coombs shoots on goal
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SLIDE RULE : Mary Fowler stretches for the ball

SLIDE RULE : Mary Fowler stretches for the ball