Picture Special

Training photos: Fun in the sun

Manchester City were in high spirits as we trained in glorious sunshine ahead of our FA Women’s Super League clash with Birmingham City.

With spring appearing to have sprung, Gareth Taylor put his side through their paces in improved weather conditions as we prepare to welcome the Midlands outfit to the Academy Stadium on Sunday 27 March.

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City go into the game having won 15 of our previous 17 games in all competitions and could move above Manchester United into the third and final Champions League spot with victory over Birmingham.

Check out the best photos from a sunny pre-match training session at the City Football Academy in the gallery below.

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TRAINING DAY : Lauren Hemp, Julie Blakdstad and Jess Park prepare themselves for another session.

TRAINING DAY : Lauren Hemp, Julie Blakdstad and Jess Park prepare themselves for another session.
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GO TIME : Gareth Taylor delivers his instructions.

GO TIME : Gareth Taylor delivers his instructions.
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RUNNING: : Jess Park and Ruby Mace get moving.

RUNNING: : Jess Park and Ruby Mace get moving.
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PROTECTION : Sun cream required for Ellen White.

PROTECTION : Sun cream required for Ellen White.
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FOOTWORK : Georgia Stanway manoeuvres her way through a drill.

FOOTWORK : Georgia Stanway manoeuvres her way through a drill.
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COACHING : Gareth Taylor keeping a watchful eye on proceedings.

COACHING : Gareth Taylor keeping a watchful eye on proceedings.
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SAFE HANDS : Ellie Roebuck looks to start an attack.

SAFE HANDS : Ellie Roebuck looks to start an attack.
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SIT DOWN : A chance for a breather!

SIT DOWN : A chance for a breather!
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HIGH SPIRITS: : Smiles in the sun from Alex Greenwood, Ellen White, Laura Coombs and Chloe Kelly.

HIGH SPIRITS: : Smiles in the sun from Alex Greenwood, Ellen White, Laura Coombs and Chloe Kelly.