Javi Garcia's first gift on his 26th birthday was a few garments from the new Umbro training range

Aleksandar Kolarov has a heartbreaking choice to make for footwear for today's session

Edin Dzeko, Matija Nastasic and Maicon make final preparations for the session

It's his birthday so he can take his time if he wants to... Javi is one of the last to get ready

A thoughtful Vincent checks on the weather before making his way out

As City fans well know, Sergio is a man who likes to leave it late...

Roberto Mancini talks the squad through the day's session

Roberto works through the mental cogs, possibly making his line-up choices for Saturday's game

Joe wears a combination of new kit and old kit for the session but his dubious headwear is very much a fixture

The squad look resplendent in their new maroon training kit

By now it's no surprise to see James Milner braving the elements as the odd one out in a t-shirt - they build 'em tough up north...

That'll do it for the goalkeepers - another hard session comes to an end

The outfielders wrap up their session with a stretch - who has done enough to claim a place in the team for Saturday? Time will tell.