It’s a time of celebration, for households, buddies and family members to return collectively and calm down… however it’s additionally a time for soccer!
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The busy schedule throughout the top of December and into the New Year is enormously anticipated by supporters up and down the nation.
And the Blues’ conflict with Nottingham Forest on Saturday 27 December is one among seven Premier League fixtures going down that day because the fixture listing intensifies.
With Pep Guardiola’s facet’s journey to the City Ground coming into full focus, the boss, his workers and gamers have been on the City Football Academy on Christmas Day as our preparations continued.
View the very best snaps from coaching within the gallery beneath…