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Starts in FA Cup Stones started and played 65 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salford City.

Impact Stones returned to the starting XI for the first time since Nov. 25 on Saturday, featuring for just over an hour in the game. He would record a clean sheet in his time on the field, notching a tackle won, two interceptions and six clearances. After the longer absence due to his thigh injury, the defender's role at the club has taken a hit, as the addition of Marc Guehi will limit him even more, especially since Abdukodir Khusanov has started to break into the squad.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Little boost for Arsenal? Pep Guardiola reveals Man City are sweating on Erling Haaland's fitness

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted Erling Haaland is not fully fit after the FA Cup win over Salford, raising concerns over...

6 DAYS AGO • goal

Little boost for Arsenal? Pep Guardiola reveals Man City are sweating on Erling Haaland's fitness

Man City player ratings vs Salford: That's why Phil Foden's no longer first-choice! England international's struggles continue in laboured FA Cup win over League Two opposition

It's just as well Manchester City once again spent big during the January transfer window, as Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo were needed off...

6 DAYS AGO • goal

Man City player ratings vs Salford: That's why Phil Foden's no longer first-choice! England international's struggles continue in laboured FA Cup win over League Two opposition

Selected for bench Stones (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Fulham.

Impact Stones was a late call for Wednesday and is with the club after a thigh injury, featuring from the bench. This ends a two-month-long absence as the club recovers another option in the defense. However, after the addition of Marc Guehi, the defender's role is likely to take a bit of a hit.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Wednesday Stones (thigh) could be an option for Wednesday's clash against Fulham, head coach Pep Guardiola confirmed in his press conference. "John [Stones] is back on his feet."

Impact Stones returned to full team training last week and has responded well, putting him in the mix for Wednesday's matchup against Fulham. The versatile defender seems back on his feet and could rejoin the matchday squad in the coming games. That said, given his role prior to the injury and the added competition across both the backline and midfield, his minutes could be limited moving forward.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Stones (thigh) was back in team training for the first time on Thursday, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "John [Stones] had his first training session back with t...

Impact Stones is trending in the right direction in the final phase of his recovery from a thigh injury after returning to full team training for the first time on Thursday, putting him close to a return to the match squad. That comeback is expected before the end of the month, though it is unlikely to come with an immediate spot in the starting XI, as he is set to work back in through a rotational role once fully fit.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Revealed: How Ruben Amorim 'helped' Man City with plan to assist Pep Guardiola due to ex-Man Utd boss' relationship with Etihad Stadium chief

Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United may have inadvertently helped rivals Manchester City due to his strong relationship with directo...

FEBRUARY 4 • goal

Revealed: How Ruben Amorim 'helped' Man City with plan to assist Pep Guardiola due to ex-Man Utd boss' relationship with Etihad Stadium chief

Don't worry, Arsenal - this Man City aren't cut out for their usual late-season onslaught on the title race

With Arsenal steaming ahead in the Premier League title race from the off while Manchester City stumbled, the one thing Pep Guardiola's side...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Don't worry, Arsenal - this Man City aren't cut out for their usual late-season onslaught on the title race

'Why should I join you now?' - Marc Guehi 'maybe felt let down' by Liverpool after deciding to join Man City instead

Marc Guehi may have felt disrespected by the failed transfer to Liverpool in the summer window and "probably" won't regret moving to Manches...

FEBRUARY 1 • goal

'Why should I join you now?' - Marc Guehi 'maybe felt let down' by Liverpool after deciding to join Man City instead

January Transfer Window Grades: Barcelona Breaks Even, Crystal Palace Overpay For Striker

GOAL is once again on hand to grade the biggest January deals from the perspective of the two clubs involved, and the player himself.

JANUARY 30 • FOX SPORTS

January Transfer Window Grades: Barcelona Breaks Even, Crystal Palace Overpay For Striker

Pep Guardiola quotes his 'idol' Johan Cruyff as he aims bizarre dig at his own injured Man City players

Pep Guardiola has taken a bizarre dig at his own Manchester City players while quoting his "idol", Johan Cruyff. The demanding Catalan coach...

JANUARY 26 • goal

Pep Guardiola quotes his 'idol' Johan Cruyff as he aims bizarre dig at his own injured Man City players

Marc Guehi to make Man City debut against Wolverhampton

Marc Guehi is set to make his Manchester City debut against Wolverhampton on Saturday in what will be a boost to Pep Guardiola’s injury-hit backline

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Premier League: Man City spends $500M in a year but flaws remain in bid to be best in England

Manchester City has spent more than $500 million over the past 12 months to overhaul an aging squad in a bid to regain the team’s status as the best in England

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Guardiola says 'everything is going wrong' for Man City as Haaland rues 'embarrassing' loss

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says “everything is going wrong” for his team after a Champions League upset against Norwegian underdog Bodø/Glimt

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Where was this Man Utd under Ruben Amorim?! Winners and losers after Michael Carrick unshackles Bruno Fernandes on derby day to remember while Man City pay the price for not getting Marc Guehi deal done quickly enough

The words, "It's Carrick, you know, it's hard to believe it's not Scholes" reverberated around Old Trafford during Manchester United's stunn...

JANUARY 18 • goal

Where was this Man Utd under Ruben Amorim?! Winners and losers after Michael Carrick unshackles Bruno Fernandes on derby day to remember while Man City pay the price for not getting Marc Guehi deal done quickly enough

Man City player ratings vs Man Utd: Has anyone seen Erling Haaland?! Norwegian goes missing AGAIN as Gigi Donnarumma heroics can't salvage derby disaster-class

Manchester City ceded more ground in the Premier League title race as they went down with a whimper in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to local rivals...

JANUARY 17 • goal

Man City player ratings vs Man Utd: Has anyone seen Erling Haaland?! Norwegian goes missing AGAIN as Gigi Donnarumma heroics can't salvage derby disaster-class

Still hopeful to return soon Stones (thigh) is still hopeful to return soon, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Stones remains without a quality update having not featured since Dec. 2 because of a muscle injury. Given the recent happenings that include returning Max Alleyne from loan and possibly transferring in Marc Guehi, the outlook doesn't look great for Stones. Even when he returns, he's failed to remain consistently healthy the last few seasons.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Too little, too late: Antoine Semenyo signing and Marc Guehi pursuit won't save Man City's title hopes as Pep Guardiola counts cost of dismal run of draws

Antoine Semenyo bid farewell to Bournemouth in the best possible fashion, netting a 95th-minute winner at the Vitality Stadium to end his si...

JANUARY 8 • goal

Too little, too late: Antoine Semenyo signing and Marc Guehi pursuit won't save Man City's title hopes as Pep Guardiola counts cost of dismal run of draws

No timeline to return Stones (thigh) has no timeline to return, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference, according to Sam Lee from The Athletic. "No idea [when he will return]."

Impact Stones missed all the games since early December due to a thigh injury and still has no timeline to return. The versatile defender will likely spend some more weeks on the sidelines, but his absence will not impact the starting XI since he has mainly been a rotational player when fit this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Man City plunged into defensive crisis after learning full extent of the injury that forced Josko Gvardiol out of Chelsea draw

Manchester City are potentially at risk of being without key defender Josko Gvardiol for the rest of the season following the injury he sust...

JANUARY 5 • goal

Man City plunged into defensive crisis after learning full extent of the injury that forced Josko Gvardiol out of Chelsea draw

Man City's Premier League title hopes are fading away - but Rodri's return is a Champions League game-changer: Winners and losers after manager-less Chelsea show fighting spirit while Pep Guardiola sweats on injured defenders

It has not been a happy New Year for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side ended 2025 on Arsenal's coat tails at the top of the Premier Leag...

JANUARY 5 • goal

Man City's Premier League title hopes are fading away - but Rodri's return is a Champions League game-changer: Winners and losers after manager-less Chelsea show fighting spirit while Pep Guardiola sweats on injured defenders

Ruled out Saturday Stones (thigh) will not make the trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Stones will remain sidelined, missing his fourth consecutive league match due to a thigh injury. He was not expected to be ready for the Nottingham game and is aiming for a return in the new year against Sunderland. Given his ongoing fitness issues this season, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol will likely continue as Manchester City's starting center-back pairing for the time being.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back next week Stones (thigh) could be back available next week against Nottingham Forest, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "We have five days, then for Nottingham [Forest] and S...

Impact Stones missed the last three games due to a thigh injury but could be set to return next week against Nottingham Forest or on the first day of the new year against Sunderland. The return of the defender will be a nice boost to the backline to give the starters some rest since he should resume a rotational role for the Citizens moving forward.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh injury Stones (thigh) is dealing with a minor injury and will likely be back soon, assistant coach Kolo Toure said in the press conference. "It was his thigh. That's the problem. I'm sure...

Impact Stones suffered a thigh injury last week, ruling him out of the last two games across all competitions, but it is likely only a minor issue, as assistant coach Kolo Toure expects him to be back soon. Stones' next chance to make the squad will come against West Ham United next Saturday. That said, Stones has mainly been a bench option this campaign, therefore his absence doesn't have an impact on the starting squad.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline uncertain Stones (leg) has no clear date for a return, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Leg. I don't know yet [how long he will be out]."

Impact Stones had been out with an injury last match and is set to miss further time as he recovers, with the injury deemed a leg problem. However, he has no timeline for a return, leaving the club without a defensive replacement for the time being. He is serving in more of a depth role for the club and serves in the rotating defense, leaving the club with one less option in the defense.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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