Picture Special

Gallery: The boys are back in Manchester!

View the best images from training as our players returned to the City Football Academy following Asia Tour 2026.

Following a successful trip to Hong Kong and Seoul in preparation of the 2026/27 campaign, the Blues were back in Manchester as we build towards the Community Shield final.

The traditional season curtain-raiser will see Enzo Maresca’s side lock horns with Arsenal at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Sunday 16 August at 15:00 (UK).

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It represents our fourth assignment this summer after we drew with Inter before a shootout loss and victories over K-League All Stars and Atletico Madrid.

And with the fixture with Mikel Arteta’s side coming into full view, City arrived in Manchester ready to continue our meticulous training schedule.

Take a look a selection of arrival images below!

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NICO'S HERE : O'Reilly returns from his first World Cup

NICO'S HERE : O'Reilly returns from his first World Cup
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BACK TO IT : Omar Marmoush heads into the CFA

BACK TO IT : Omar Marmoush heads into the CFA
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DELIGHTED DOKU : Jeremy can't wait to get back to work

DELIGHTED DOKU : Jeremy can't wait to get back to work
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LET'S GO JOSKO : Gvardiol is all smiles

LET'S GO JOSKO : Gvardiol is all smiles
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ECHEVERRI IN THE BUILDING : Claudio gets ready

ECHEVERRI IN THE BUILDING : Claudio gets ready
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RAYAN'S READY : Cherki arrives for the day

RAYAN'S READY : Cherki arrives for the day