John Stones insists it was a collective effort among Manchester City's defenders to stop 'world class' forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the win over Manchester United.
City led from the front early on at Old Trafford, pushing United back from the first whistle, frustrating the hosts and isolating star forward Ronaldo.
And as City raced into an early lead, Ronaldo was limited to one good shot on the turn saved equally well by Ederson. Aside from that, the Portugal captain was left frustrated and couldn't help United get the better of City.
According to Stones, recalled to the defence alongside Ruben Dias as a result of Aymeric Laporte's suspension, the key to keeping Ronaldo quiet was for the whole back four to be alert at all times. “It was a
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