Manchester City will be dressed to impress when they face Arsenal in this weekend’s Community Shield – as the squad get themselves suited and booted ahead of the season’s curtain-opener.
The Blues have spent the day getting themselves ready to grace the Wembley catwalk in style, being measured and prepped ahead of the big day.
Yaya Toure, who has been linked with a move away from the Etihad this summer, will have quelled rumours – if only for a little while – that he is leaving the club after sporting the fetching blue suit.
ALWAYS A SMILE: @fernaoficial is in typically good form on his return to Manchester. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/aM51P0aVyy
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) August 4, 2014
The Premier League champions will battle against last season’s FA Cup winners Arsenal to claim the first piece of silverware of the season, which is currently held by arch rivals Manchester United – the highlight of David Moyes’ turbulent tenure.
The City squad recently returned from their pre-season tour of America after suffering penalty defeats against Liverpool and Olympiakos, though they did beat AC Milan in the International Champions Cup.
And they will be hoping their new attire will help give them the edge over their London rivals, and help start the new season off in style.
Pablo Zabaleta and James Milner, both of whom could start for the Blues in Sunday’s game, will looking to impress on and off the field.
SIZING ME UP: @pablo_zabaleta‘s measurements are taken. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/0hvDGFhU0G
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) August 4, 2014
CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN: James tells us that @JoleonLescott‘s departure leaves a gap in the dressing room fashion-wise. pic.twitter.com/dF8EpJ6pME
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) August 4, 2014
It’s not just the tailor who will measuring up new addition Bacary Sagna neither, who could make his debut against his former team.
FIRST DAY: @Sagnaofficial is in the building! First things first, he’s having his suit fitted here at Carrington. pic.twitter.com/3scByjs7I5
— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) August 4, 2014
The reigning Premier League champions begin their defence against Newcastle on August 17.
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