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title: "Man City: Pep Guardiola shares John Stones injury news"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-10-02T08:10:41Z"
modified: "2022-10-02T08:10:41Z"
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# Man City: Pep Guardiola shares John Stones injury news

**[Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) manager Pep Guardiola has shared some injury news ahead of today’s blockbuster derby clash against Manchester United.**

### The Lowdown: Derby day…

One of the most important days of the footballing calendar has arrived for City supporters as the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) champions take on cross-town rivals United at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon. The battle for supremacy over Manchester begins at 2pm in what should be an absolutely mouth-watering clash.

Both sides come into this game on a solid run of form, but it’s the Sky Blues who boast the best numbers statistically, having [scored the most goals whilst conceding the fewest](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) out of every team in the top flight.

Spearheaded by [on-fire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erling-haaland/leistungsdaten/spieler/418560) marquee summer signing Erling Haaland, Guardiola’s side have been thrilling at times as they seek to retain their domestic crown for a third successive year.

However, Erik ten Hag is aiming to upset City, and on derby day, form is arguably more irrelevant than ever.

### The Latest: Stones ruled out…

Speaking to the media ahead of this huge clash, Guardiola has confirmed that City will be without England international John Stones after he was taken off with a hamstring injury against Germany in midweek.

City’s head coach gave an estimated timeframe for the 28-year-old’s return but officially ruled the defender out of contention to feature against the Red Devils today.

Guardiola [said:](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manchester-city-v-manchester-united-pep-guardiola-injury-update-63800133) *“It will not be four, five or six weeks, it will be less.* *I don’t know when he will come back, but I think maybe 10 days to two weeks.”*

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### The Verdict: Setback…

For Stones himself, this latest injury problem comes as an annoyance, considering that he was just starting to recapture his best form.

The 28-year-old has contributed immensely in recent weeks, even scoring a [thunderous long-range effort](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duJXHzk8nQo) against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

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As per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/167/Show/England-Manchester-City), the elite ball-distributor has also averaged a higher pass accuracy domestically (96.8%) than any other player in City’s squad.

Called an [‘unbelievable player](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11130440/man-citys-kyle-walker-hails-unbelievable-john-stones-and-special-pep-guardiola)‘ by team-mate and compatriot Kyle Walker, not being able to call upon the centre-half comes as a setback for the champions ahead of a massive occasion.