View the best images from training as City fine-tuned preparations for our trip to Aston Villa.

Gareth Taylor’s side lock horns with the Villans on Saturday 25 January, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 (UK).

It represents our second meeting with Natalia Arroyo’s side this term following our hard fought 2-1 success in October’s reverse fixture at the Joie Stadium.

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA V CITY 

On that occasion, goals from Lauren Hemp and Jill Roord helped us battle from behind to collect three precious points.

And we’ll need to be at our very best again to triumph this weekend against an Aston Villa side who are unbeaten in each of their last four matches in all competitions.

The Blues, though, are buoyed by our 2-1 win over Manchester United last time out that booked our place in the Subway League Cup semi-finals.

Following the success at Leigh Sports Village, we were back at the City Football Academy on Friday as our meticulous hard work continued.

Take a look at a selection of pictures from the session via the gallery below!