Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was reluctant to consider the impact of an early Champions League exit, as he admits that his side have simply not been good enough.A Club Brugge side who City

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

John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne have come into the Manchester City starting line-up for tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash with Club Brugge.January signings Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush

Pep Guardiola - The England defender has made only eight starts for City this season in an injury-hit campaign.

Former City boss Peter Reid believes a fully fit John Stones is one of the best – if not the best – defenders in the world.

Team news and line-ups from Champions League decider as John Stones starts - Pep Guardiola’s side know that they must win tonight to stay in the competition

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named a 21-man squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

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 ...

John Stones' inability to stay fit has denied Pep Guardiola an ideal defensive midfield solution, caused Manchester City to spend £63m on new centre-backs and forced Pep Guardiola to play ...

Manchester City’s recent performances suggest a return to form under Pep Guardiola’s management, following a period that could be described as less than ideal by their lofty standards. The club’s resurgence is timely,

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