Man City raised John Stones 'concerns' with England as Kalvin Phillips' future addressed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City are back in action on Saturday when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad. It has felt like an eternity since Pep Guardiola's side lost 1-0 at Arsenal, signalling their first run of two consecutive Premier League defeats since December 2018.
That left them third in the league over the international break, behind the Gunners and Tottenham. Several Blues have been on international duty in the fortnight since, and Guardiola will be relieved to see them all return to Manchester unscathed.
Everyone except Kevin De Bruyne should be fit for the visit of Brighton, who are enduring a tough run of their own with no wins in four across all competitions. ALSO READ: City must break United record to avoid unwanted Guardiola first vs Brighton ALSO READ: Rodri returns as Alvarez decision made - City predicted team vs Brighton Here are your Friday evening headlines. Stones assurances Gareth Southgate listened to City concerns over John Stones as he looked to secure European Championship qualification for England.
Stones was called up to the Three Lions squad for their matches against Australia and Italy this month despite a lack of minutes for his club.
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