The clock is ticking for Manchester City both on and off the pitch. Yesterday afternoon was hugely encouraging for not just Arsenal but Liverpool too. We’re going to have a title race after all.
City may have rescued a draw at the death against 10-man opposition but this creaking, cranky display was perhaps the worst they’ve given in a major match.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said defender John Stones will miss the champions’ Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday. The England international was forced off at half-time in Tuesday’s Champions League win over Young Boys with a muscular problem. Guardiola has revealed the problem is not as bad as feared but there is no prospect of Stones featuring this weekend.