Picture Special

Training: City prepare for Chelsea clash

The best images before Manchester City's Sunday showdown with Chelsea.

City travel to Kingsmeadow this weekend looking to bounce back from our opening day loss to Aston Villa in the Barclays Women’s Super League.

The fixture in the capital promises to be an exciting affair, with both sides looking to collect their first points of 2022/23.

Our opponents too tasted defeat in the curtain raiser, as newly-promoted Liverpool came from behind to collect three points.

Coming away from London victorious is Gareth Taylor‘s side’s sole focus, which was reflected in the session, as we prepare for a stern test against Emma Hayes’ team.

Check out the best images via the gallery below.

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FIGHTING FOR THE BALL : Deyna maintains possession in a busy area

FIGHTING FOR THE BALL : Deyna maintains possession in a busy area
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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK : All smiles ahead of the Sunday's trip to Chelsea

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK : All smiles ahead of the Sunday's trip to Chelsea
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FULL FOCUS : Alex looking towards Sunday's clash

FULL FOCUS : Alex looking towards Sunday's clash
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GARETH GRINNING : Gareth Taylor watching over his side in training

GARETH GRINNING : Gareth Taylor watching over his side in training
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GUNS BLAZING : Lauren Hemp lifts her arms in celebration

GUNS BLAZING : Lauren Hemp lifts her arms in celebration
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CELEBRATION : High spirits during the session

CELEBRATION : High spirits during the session
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THE BOSS : Gareth Taylor puts his side through their paces

THE BOSS : Gareth Taylor puts his side through their paces
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PASS AND MOVE : The players preparing for a tough test against Chelsea

PASS AND MOVE : The players preparing for a tough test against Chelsea
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NO LOOK : Tapping into an empty net

NO LOOK : Tapping into an empty net
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC : Houghton retains the ball during the session

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC : Houghton retains the ball during the session