There are still absentees for Guardiola to contend with, as John Stones and Ruben Dias missed out again. Oscar Bobb continues his recovery from a fractured leg and Rodri is a long-term absentee.

Pep Guardiola is hoping that John Stones and Ruben Dias have put their injury problems behind them but will have to wait for an injury update on new signing Nico.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the return of defender John Stones ... is optimistic that Stones’ return, alongside the resurgence of Rúben Dias, will help Manchester ...

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones ... the last two months behind them with Stones, Ruben Dias and others coming back into the fold.

There was one major injury concern to arise from Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Leyton Orient. That was the injury suffered ...

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 ...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made two changes at half-time but neither was enforced by injury or performance ...