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Manchester City players witness pidge-invasion as they train ahead of EFL Cup trip to local rivals United

Premier League table-toppers Manchester City are not the only ones flying high this season, if a picture from Monday's training session is anything to go by.

There was something of a pidge-invasion at the club's Etihad Campus during first-team practice, as the players began preparations for a visit to rivals United.

City were held to a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Sunday afternoon, and have now turned attentions to the EFL Cup, where they face a tough trip to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

A flock of pigeons fly into the air during Manchester City's training session on Monday
A flock of pigeons fly into the air during Manchester City's training session on Monday
Sergio Aguero (second right) takes part in a passing drill with his City team-matesu00a0
Sergio Aguero (second right) takes part in a passing drill with his City team-mates
Ilkay Gundogan wore a snood as the temperature remained cold in Manchester this week
Ilkay Gundogan wore a snood as the temperature remained cold in Manchester this week

Pep Guardiola's side had a chance to put some distance between themselves and their nearest rivals Arsenal in the Premier League table on Sunday, but a score draw at the Etihad means there is now just a point splitting the top five sides.