'He has to play' - Guardiola leans on Stones for City's crunch 

Pep Guardiola is applying subtle pressure on John Stones to be available for vital clash with Brugge.

EARLY BATH: Manchester City's Abduqodir Khusanov (right) is hugged by manager Pepe Guardiola after being substituted during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium. Pic: Martin Rickett, PA Wire .

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THE Abdukodir Khusanov experiment having been consigned to the history books, in more ways than one, Pep Guardiola is leaning on a far more familiar face as he prepares for Wednesday’s suddenly-crucial final Champions League group game against Club Brugge.