Manager Guardiola says City missing out could affect their business in the transfer market. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Stones shone in the Treble success by transforming into a dependable solution in defensive midfield, largely alongside Rodri, however with the injury sustained by the Spaniard, Guardiola believes it rules out the idea of the England centre-back returning to the role this season.

Guardiola has spent his entire Manchester City career urging the team to slow their play, now he's telling them to go direct. Why?