Picture Special

Training: Derby day on the horizon!

Enjoy the best images as City step up preparations ahead of the 192nd Manchester derby.

Pep Guardiola’s squad went through their paces at the CFA on Friday afternoon as the focus intensifies ahead of Sunday’s eagerly awaited Etihad Premier League clash with Manchester United.

City will go into the blue-ribbon fixture on the back of a superb run of form that has seen us chalk up 16 wins and two draws from the past 18 games.

The world champions will also be determined to retain the Manchester bragging rights in the wake of last October’s superb 3-0 derby win at Old Trafford.

Having recorded a dominant 6-2 FA Cup fifth round win at Luton last time out, not surprisingly the lads were in great spirits as they went about their work.

View the best of Friday training via the gallery above…

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TWO'S COMPANY: Matheus Nunes and Bernardo Silva go through their paces.

TWO'S COMPANY: Matheus Nunes and Bernardo Silva go through their paces.
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THAT WINNING FEELING: Friday's victors celebrate!

THAT WINNING FEELING: Friday's victors celebrate!
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PEP TALK: The boss passes on instructions.

PEP TALK: The boss passes on instructions.
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MR BLUE SKY: Phil Foden lets fly.

MR BLUE SKY: Phil Foden lets fly.
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PEP'S POINTER: The boss shares in a light hearted moment.

PEP'S POINTER: The boss shares in a light hearted moment.
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SILVA SALVO: Bernardo was in great spirits.

SILVA SALVO: Bernardo was in great spirits.
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ACTION STATIONS: Ruben Dias and Phil Foden turn on the afterburners.

ACTION STATIONS: Ruben Dias and Phil Foden turn on the afterburners.
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THAT FRIDAY FEELING: The City boss's brilliant expression sums up the mood right now!

THAT FRIDAY FEELING: The City boss's brilliant expression sums up the mood right now!