John Stones was Manchester City's best player when they won the Champions League final against Inter Milan in 2023. Can his return save them from league-phase elimination against Club Brugge?

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

Ever since Rodri went down with an ACL injury against Arsenal in September there has been a hole in Manchester City’s midfield. So far Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva and Rico Lewis

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

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 ...

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,

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 ...

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As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.