Kolarov gets stuck in at the weekly signing session

MCFC Head of Digital Russell Stopford and Head of Content Chris Bailey celebrate mcfc.co.uk winning the Sports Industry Website of the Year award

Dzeko shows off his ability to sign autographs without looking - pity, really as he's just signed his own shirt sleeve...

At East Manchester Academy - a school within a Joe Hart throw from the Etihad Stadium

After being discovered playing football indoors, the East Manchester headmaster made Gareth stand outside his office for ten minutes as punishment

Roberto is now the face of Cycle Safety for Manchester (a spokesperson confirmed!)

Mr Barry finds time for a TV interview during a busy week...

Mario and Samir arrive for training with Sunday's game ever-closer on the horizon

'Try this for size!'

While Carlos eavesdrops from a safe distance...

It's a South American thing, we reckon...

Nigel responds with a promise he's planning something special on Sunday

Or is he faking? It's OK... he WAS faking

Will Roberto Mancini's prediction that Carlos will have a key role to play in the Blues' title bid