Liverpool stepped up their preparations for the New Year's Eve clash with Manchester City by training at Melwood on Thursday evening - and our photographers were there to get snaps of the session.

Jürgen Klopp and his team continue their festive schedule by welcoming Pep Guardiola's side to Anfield for a crucial game this Saturday night.

Ahead of the contest, the manager and players were working hard at the training ground, as you can see by clicking through the gallery below.

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Photos by John and Andrew Powell

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