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Aston Villa Women return home this weekend to begin their FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup campaign against Manchester United.

The Red Devils visit the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday as Group A commences with a battle between top-flight teams. Kick-off is set for 12:30pm.

Villa are off to a flying start having recorded wins against both Manchester City and Leicester City, and confidence will be high going into a competition that Carla Ward will have aspirations of making a deep run in.

As preparations continue, see some of the best training photos below...