Picture Special

Training: Derby build-up in focus

There’s less than 24 hours to go now before the 192nd Manchester derby.

Pep Guardiola’s Blues take on Erik ten Hag’s Reds in the cauldron of the Etihad, with bragging rights up for grabs.

We won the corresponding fixture in the 2022/23 campaign 6-3 in an unforgettable match which saw Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both bag trebles.

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We’ll be hoping for three points again in this 15:30 (UK) clash as we look to send our fans home happy and keep up the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

And Guardiola’s players were hard at work at the CFA this afternoon to prepare for this latest City v United encounter.

Check out the best images from today’s session below.

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RODRIGO IS READY : Rodrigo gets set for the final training session before the Manchester derby

RODRIGO IS READY : Rodrigo gets set for the final training session before the Manchester derby
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BOOTING UP : Nathan Ake lacing up as he heads out onto the fields of the CFA

BOOTING UP : Nathan Ake lacing up as he heads out onto the fields of the CFA
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POINTING THE WAY : Final instructions from the boss on the eve of City v United

POINTING THE WAY : Final instructions from the boss on the eve of City v United
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RELIABLE RUBEN : Ruben Dias in the zone as he trains in preparation for the 192nd Manchester derby

RELIABLE RUBEN : Ruben Dias in the zone as he trains in preparation for the 192nd Manchester derby
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WALKER…NO RUNNER : Kyle Walker leaves it all out there on the pitch as he hopes for a spot in the starting XI on Sunday

WALKER…NO RUNNER : Kyle Walker leaves it all out there on the pitch as he hopes for a spot in the starting XI on Sunday
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DYNAMIC DOKU : Our flying winger showcases his skills at the CFA

DYNAMIC DOKU : Our flying winger showcases his skills at the CFA
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SMILING STRIKER : Erling Haaland in good spirits as he looks for another Manchester derby to remember at the Etihad

SMILING STRIKER : Erling Haaland in good spirits as he looks for another Manchester derby to remember at the Etihad
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PLAYMAKER PHIL : Our midfield maestro in excellent form – he’ll be looking to take that into the latest derby…

PLAYMAKER PHIL : Our midfield maestro in excellent form – he’ll be looking to take that into the latest derby…