Thursday training: City get back to business

Manchester City wasted no time refocusing on the domestic campaign as Pep Guardiola’s squad returned to the training ground on Thursday, shaking off the March international break and turning their attention to a blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final.

With the majority of first-team players having represented their countries across the globe, the Etihad camp reconvened to begin preparations for Saturday’s high-stakes meeting with Liverpool. The tie, scheduled for a 12:45 BST kick-off on 4 April, marks City’s first outing since lifting the Carabao Cup in late February and offers a direct route to a Wembley semi-final.

Club photographers captured the session as players reported back in buoyant mood, underscoring the squad’s determination to extend their cup run. A victory over Jürgen Klopp’s side would edge City one step closer to more silverware this season.

Supporters can secure seats for the eagerly anticipated clash from £30 for adults and £15 for under-18s, while a variety of hospitality packages promise to enhance the match-day experience.

City now enter the final stages of preparation ahead of a contest that could define their ambitions on multiple fronts this spring.