John Stones is on the comeback trail from yet another injury but looks like being forced into a start earlier than planned ...

Quite a lot has changed since John Stones last played 90 minutes in a game of any true meaning. Wolves away, October 20. Scorer of a controversial but ultimately fair stoppage-time winner ...

Now it has been suggested that Manuel Akanji and John Stones could be the next players to step into the role. But you do get the sense that neither player could play the role. Paul Hirst has ...

John Stones is back in contention for Manchester City’s clash against Bruges (Martin Rickett/PA) Pep Guardiola has told John Stones he needs him on the pitch in Wednesday’s crunch Champions ...

Pep Guardiola has told John Stones he needs him on the pitch in Wednesday’s crunch Champions League clash with Bruges. The England defender has made only eight starts for Manchester City this season ...

Pep Guardiola has told John Stones that, unless he “promises” he cannot play, he has to start Manchester City’s “final” against Club Brugge on Wednesday and spare them from the ...

Pep Guardiola has told John Stones he needs him on the pitch in Wednesday’s crunch Champions League clash with Bruges. The England defender has made only eight starts for Manchester City this ...

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