Guardiola compares Dias' impact at Man City to Van Dijk's at LiverpoolThe Portuguese international has helped to transform the defence following his move from Benfica at the start of the seasonManchester CityPremier League
Natural born leader Dias an instant Man City hitThe Portugal international has helped transform Pep Guardiola's side following his club record move from Benfica four months agoManchester CityPremier League
Dias & Stones leaving Laporte out in the cold at CityThe French defender has gone from Pep Guardiola's leading centre-back to watching an unbreakable partnership from the sidelinesManchester CityPremier League
Stones tired of watching England on TV The 26-year-old centre-half has earned 39 caps for his country, but has not figured for the Three Lions since 2019 amid struggles for domestic formManchester CityEngland
‘Stones & Dias are the new Vidic & Ferdinand’The former Blues winger sees similarities between a defensive partnership struck up at the Etihad and a legendary one from Manchester United’s pastManchester CityPremier League
‘Stones knows Man City can buy another defender’The England international appeared to be heading towards the exit at Etihad Stadium, but he has returned to form over recent weeksManchester CityCarabao Cup
City goalscorer Stones: I thrive in big gamesThe defender scored for the Citizens for the first time in more than three years, tallying the winner against the club's fierce cross-town rivalsManchester CityCarabao Cup
'Dias and Stones are forging a formidable partnership'The former Citizens defender has been impressed by how the two men have linked up in Pep Guardiola's starting XI this seasonManchester CityPremier League
Stones: I absolutely love playing with DiasThe England international has heaped praise upon the man he is currently building a strong partnership with in the heart of the Citizens' defenceManchester CityR. Dias
Stones revelling in remarkable turnaround at CityPep Guardiola is happy to see his men cut out the individual errors which blighted last season's Premier League and European challengeManchester CityP. Guardiola
Guardiola plays down Man City striker swoopSergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus both missed Saturday's 1-0 victory away to Southampton but the coach isn't expecting reinforcementsManchester CityR. Dias
How Stones is rebuilding his Man City careerThe England defender faced an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium but has forced his way back into Pep Guardiola's plansManchester CityPremier League
Aguero in contention for City returnCentre-back John Stones has impressed boss Pep Guardiola since his return to the Manchester City starting line-up.Manchester CityPremier League
‘Stones was sixth choice, now he’s in England mix’ The former Blues centre-half is pleased to see a man who has looked a little out-of-sorts at times rediscovering his best form in 2020-21Manchester CityPremier League
Guardiola: I never lost faith in StonesThe Spanish head coach says he has been "incredibly happy" to see the England international win back his place in the teamManchester CityP. Guardiola
Stones, Dias or Laporte? Pep's derby defensive dilemmaManchester City travel to Old Trafford on Saturday with three centre-backs in top form and pushing for a place in the starting line-upManchester CityPremier League
