John Stones Credits Pep Guardiola As Biggest Influence in Shaping His Career

4 months ago

John Stones Credits Pep Guardiola As Biggest Influence in Shaping His Career

Stones, who confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, was Guardiola's second signing here when he joined from Everton in 2016. "I don't think it would have been anywhere near as successful without him. I feel lucky and grateful for what he's done for me." Stones won six leagues and one Champions League with Pep.

By Ankit Sharma

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Thibaut Courtois Expected to Be Available to Play Against Barcelona in El Clásico

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Manchester United Plot Statement Signings of Carlos Baleba and Micky Van De Ven

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With Casemiro and Sancho gone, United are plotting statement signings for Baleba and Van de Ven. "Could take the club to the next level," former United striker Louis Saha said of the defender. Brighton wanted £100 million ($135 million) last summer but the midfielder's value has now halved. Injuries to Martinez and De Ligt make the Dutchman essential.

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Thierry Henry Shares Major Concerns About Arsenal Ahead of Atletico Madrid Clash

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Thierry Henry Shares Major Concerns About Arsenal Ahead of Atletico Madrid Clash

Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 to go top of the league, but it's the performance that has Henry worried. "One thing that we did notice is that the team looked a bit fatigued. And we all saw the lack of creativity that might be an issue," he said. Henry pointed out that competing for two trophies is draining on the players.

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