Michael Owen says Man City's John Stones is 'too good' to be a defender

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is on countdown to Manchester City winning the Premier League title.Their relentless run to the trophy was halted on Sunday by Manchester United, who became the first team to take points off them in 22 games with a 2-0 win that reduces the gap at the top of the table back to 11 points. As the Blues take a moment to reflect on what they have achieved so far, it is an appropriate time to look at what is still to come.

straight to your inboxManchester City are looking to keep their bid to set the record for the most successive wins in all competitions alive when they face Wolves on Tuesday night.City earned their 20th straight win in all competitions against West Ham United at the weekend, with Ruben Dias and John Stones getting the goals in a hard-fought victory.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has made six changes to his Manchester City side as he looks to navigate a 21st consecutive victory.After the cagey win over West Ham at the weekend, which required Ruben Dias and John Stones goals to secure another win that took City 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League.City can extend that to 15, albeit for 24 hours, but will need to be better in attack against a Wolves side who have caused Guardiola's side problems in recent meetings - including

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has warned Manchester City that their winning run will count for very little if they are not crowned European champions.City made it 20 wins in a row in all competitions at the weekend when they beat West Ham 2-1 thanks to goals from Ruben Dias and John Stones.That victory means they are just six wins away from equalling the European record for consecutive wins, which is currently held by Johan Cruyff's Ajax side in 1972, managed by Stefan Kovacs.Speaking on

straight to your inbox Manchester City are closing in on a European record of consecutive wins, and manager Pep Guardiola said the prospect poses “an incredible question” for his players. The Blues can make it 21 victories on the bounce if they beat Wolves at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow night.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is tipping Sergio Aguero to still have a major impact on Manchester City ’s season. And the Blues boss also claims that off-key Kevin De Bruyne, like Aguero, still has to find his fluency, but will be back to his best given time.

straight to your inboxRuben Dias says that Manchester City's worst enemy is themselves as they look to regain the Premier League title.Man City lost ground to a historic Liverpool campaign last season, but they have returned to peak condition this season and are in the process of romping their way to their third title in four years.

straight to your inboxRobbie Savage says Ruben Dias must be considered one of Manchester City's best ever signings.The centre-back was once again in fine form as City overcame West Ham 2-1 on Saturday, with Dias and defensive partner John Stones both finding the net.Dias and Stones have formed a strong partnership in defence this season, with the duo having scored more than they have conceded in the 16 games they have started together.Speaking on BT Sport, Savage says Dias' impact on his

straight to your inboxRuben Dias believes the team spirit in the Manchester City squad gives everyone the belief that they can score goals from all over the pitch.Dias has transformed City's defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, and it was his goal that opened the scoring in a tense first half against West Ham, converting Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant cross.On his first goal in a Blue shirt, Dias told City TV: "I'm very happy, more happy with the win but obviously very happy with my

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester City ’s record 20 consecutive wins as on one of their “greatest achievements”. The Blues fought their way to a tough 2-1 win over West Ham with goals from defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones, to take a 13-point lead over Manchester United and Leicester at the top of the Premier League.

straight to your inboxManchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime, as they take on high-flying West Ham United at the Eithad Stadium.City only have one absentee going into this game, with Nathan Ake the only player unavailable for selection on Saturday, due to a hamstring injury.Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones are both likely to start after being rested completely in midweek, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Sergio Aguero, Riyad Mahrez, Ferran Torres, Fernandino and others all

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi has praised former Manchester City teammate John Stones for resurrecting his career at the Etihad.Otamendi left City in the summer, moving to Benfica as part of the deal that saw Ruben Dias join the Blues for a club record fee.The Argentine was a key figure for City during his time at the club, but like Stones, struggled to step up and fill the void left when Vincent Kompany departed.Now, with Otamendi a regular in Portugal and Dias instantly transforming

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves has claimed Gabriel Jesus is "the best reserve centre-forward in the world" and likened the Manchester City striker to Roberto Firmino.The Brazilian striker has often played second-fiddle to Sergio Aguero since arriving at the Etihad Stadium. However, despite Aguero's injuries, Jesus has still found himself regularly rotated, with Pep Guardiola often playing Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling or Bernardo Silva as a "false nine".

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has praised assistant manager Juanma Lillo for helping him to stay calm in key moments as he prepares to face his former No. 2 at the Emirates today.Mikel Arteta left the Etihad to take the job as Arsenal manager in December 2019 and after seven months without an official assistant to Guardiola, City appointed former Chile and Sevilla No.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be looking to extend their remarkable winning streak to 18 games when they travel to face Arsenal on Sunday.City sit 10 points clear of neighbours Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table and Pep Guardiola will be hoping to keep that advantage when he comes up against former assistant Mikel Arterta.The Gunners are enduring an inconsistent run of form, having won just twice in their last six games in all competitions, and have already