Picture Special

Gallery: Back to work ahead of Palace

Manchester City return to training action ahead of Saturday's FA Cup trip to Crystal Palace - here are the best photos...

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CLOSE MATES: Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy share a joke

CLOSE MATES: Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy share a joke
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WRAPPED UP: Fernandinho makes his way out on to the training pitch

WRAPPED UP: Fernandinho makes his way out on to the training pitch
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SMILING GABRIEL: Jesus certainly seems to have settled in Manchester

SMILING GABRIEL: Jesus certainly seems to have settled in Manchester
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YAYA ANTICS: Toure plays with Leroy Sane in a relaxed moment in the session

YAYA ANTICS: Toure plays with Leroy Sane in a relaxed moment in the session
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WHAT'S SO FUNNY: Yaya Toure, Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones can't stop smiling

WHAT'S SO FUNNY: Yaya Toure, Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones can't stop smiling
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CHASE IT DOWN: Nolito's in the middle of the rondo ran by Mikel Arteta

CHASE IT DOWN: Nolito's in the middle of the rondo ran by Mikel Arteta
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SUPER TRIO: Raheem Sterling, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne stayed close to one another

SUPER TRIO: Raheem Sterling, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne stayed close to one another
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OVER THE SHOULDER: Sergio Aguero spots the camera behind him

OVER THE SHOULDER: Sergio Aguero spots the camera behind him
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EYES DOWN: Aguero focuses on his first touch

EYES DOWN: Aguero focuses on his first touch
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GATHER ROUND: City's warm up takes a circular look

GATHER ROUND: City's warm up takes a circular look
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CAPTAIN'S STRETCH: Vincent Kompany gets down to works his legs

CAPTAIN'S STRETCH: Vincent Kompany gets down to works his legs