With two games in quick succession, Manchester City were back on the training ground today to begin their preparations for Wednesday's clash with West Ham.

Fernando, Fernandinho Jesus smile

BRAZILIAN BLEND: Fernandinho, Fernando and Gabriel Jesus share a joke

Kolarov and Arteta

WALK THE WALK: Aleksandar Kolarov and coach Mikael Arteta stride out for training

Gabriel Jesus

WINTER WARMER: Gabriel Jesus is kitted out to keep out the January chills

David Silva smile

SMILES BETTER: David Silva, Sergio Aguero and the City players are in positive mood

Kelechi

SPECIAL K: Kelechi Iheancho is in a posiitve frame of mind as he prepares for action

KDB Nolito

GLOVE STORY: Kevin De Bruyne and Nolito share a helping hand

Zabaleta

RIGHT SAID ZABA: Pablo Zabaleta gets stuck into training

Zaba group picture

HAMMER TIME: Zaba and the City stars limbed up ahead of Wednesday’s trip to West Ham

Pep watches

WATCHING BRIEF: For City manager Pep Guardiola as the players go through their drills

Sterling smiles

LAUGHTER LINES: Something has cracked up Raheem Sterling

Vincent Kompany

LEADING MAN: Skipper Vincent Kompany, who made a welcome return to action on Saturday