Picture Special

Training: Shaping up for the Seagulls

It's cold but sunny in Manchester ahead of another huge Barclays Women's Super League weekend for Gareth Taylor's side.

With a trip to Brighton on Sunday looming large, City were at the CFA on Friday morning to get in shape.

We currently sit third in the table but can pile pressure on both Chelsea and Manchester United with victory at the Broadfield Stadium.

Watch | Gareth Taylor’s match preview

Having not lost in the league since September, Taylor’s team are full of confidence and will be hoping to match December’s 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture.

Ahead of the journey south, our squad got through some work under clear blue skies in Manchester.

Check out the best photos from Friday’s sunny session below...

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JULIE SPRINTS : Blakstad bursts forward in a sprint drill to get the session going

JULIE SPRINTS : Blakstad bursts forward in a sprint drill to get the session going
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DEMI PUTS IT IN : Stokes is the next to have a go

DEMI PUTS IT IN : Stokes is the next to have a go
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ALL SMILES : Leila Ouahabi gets involved

ALL SMILES : Leila Ouahabi gets involved
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KNEES UP : Yui Hasegawa jumps high

KNEES UP : Yui Hasegawa jumps high
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COME OUTSIDE : Mary Fowler joins in the action on the outdoor pitch

COME OUTSIDE : Mary Fowler joins in the action on the outdoor pitch
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HOW'S YOUR TOUCH : Fowler brings the ball out of the sky

HOW'S YOUR TOUCH : Fowler brings the ball out of the sky
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KEEPY UPPIES : Blakstad gets a touch of the ball

KEEPY UPPIES : Blakstad gets a touch of the ball
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COSY COACH : Taylor wraps up warm to avoid the freezing temperatures

COSY COACH : Taylor wraps up warm to avoid the freezing temperatures