Man City boss Guardiola insists Stones understands situation

Manchester City centre half John Stones has a big role to play before the season ends.

The Englishman is not a regular for City at the moment, as other defenders are shining.

However, manager Pep Guardiola has the utmost faith in Stones and will be using him in the remaining games.

Sometimes other players step up," he told reporters.

Manu is unbelievable now and Nathan has been unbelievable and that's why.

Jack played a lot last season but this season he has played less.

In this team, you have to perform consistently well many, many times.

We know each other quite well - I wouldn't say like father and son, but we know each other well and we will need him in the last part of the season and, of course, in the future."