Manchester City received a visit from legendary French midfielder Patrick Vieira on Wednesday as the club prepared for a trip to Crystal Palace this Saturday.
Vieira, who ended his illustrious playing career with City in 2011, is now the head coach at New York City, who also belong to Manchester City's owners - the City Football Group.
The Frenchman, who made his name as a world-class midfielder during his nine seasons at Arsenal, cast his eye over a training session at City's Etihad Campus.
City's neighbours, Manchester United, also received a high-profile visitor on Wednesday as Olly Murs dropped into training at Carrington.