straight to your inboxMicah Richards feels John Stones has taken his chance in Manchester City's defence. A combination of injuries and poor form saw the centre-back fall out of favour under Pep Guardiola in recent seasons but the hectic nature of this campaign has seen Stones play more regularly, and he started against Olympiacos and Burnley.
Whilst City were not really tested against Burnley, with Riyad Mahrez's hat-trick helping them to a comfortable victory, Stones continued his good recent form.
Speaking on Match of the Day, Richards revealed he spoke with Stones ahead of this season and revealed the ex-Everton and Barnsley man was determined to work hard and win his place back in Guardiola's side.Richards said: “It has been difficult.
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