Manchester City: The science behind the champions
By Sam Sheringham
BBC Sport
Attached to one of the walls in an anonymous corridor of Manchester City's Carrington training ground is a shelving unit.
Resembling a set of pigeon holes at a hall of residence, it is divided into narrow slots, each carrying a laminated tag bearing the name of one of City's multi-millionaire players: Aguero, Hart, Toure, Balotelli and so on.
Within each slot are two vessels, one large and one small. The bigger one will be filled with the given player's personalised recovery drink - a concoction of proteins, carbohydrates and nutrients blended according to detailed analysis of their blood and saliva.
The smaller pot will be used for any dietary supplements, such as fish oils and multi-vitamins, which tests have revealed to be lacking in a player's diet.
City's embrace of sports science is not unique in a league where every club is searching for the slightest edge over their rivals, but the extent of their commitment exemplifies a determination to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of success.
It reflects an attention to the finest of details at a club that won Premier League by the finest of margins on that unforgettable afternoon in May.
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