Unlike Stones, Phil Foden did start and finish the FA Cup victory against Chelsea but there were concerns about his fitness in the aftermath of the game.

The attacking midfielder played no part in the open training session on Tuesday, sparking concerns about his fitness.

However, speaking about Foden (and Stones) ahead of the Brighton fixture in his pre-match press conference, manager Pep Guardiola said the pair would both be “ready” to feature.


Considering the City boss has raised concerns about burnout over the past week, there is a possibility that Foden will be rested for the Seagulls clash. With a Premier League title on the line, though, he may be tempted to keep him in the starting eleven.

Expected Return Date – Thursday 25th April v Brighton

David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.