Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he doesn’t expect John Stones to feature against former club Everton on Boxing Day. The England defender has only just returned to action after missing six games across all competitions with a foot injury sustained in the Carabao Cup fourth round defeat by Tottenham at the end of October.

Manchester City will hope to turn around their season starting with a Boxing Day clash against Everton in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola's side currently sits seventh after collecting just four points from their previous eight Premier League matches.

Pep Guardiola is today sweating over his defence ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Everton. Ruben Dias is injured and the Spaniard has confirmed John Stones, who has only just returned to action after missing six games,

Everton return to Manchester this time to take on defending champions Manchester City, knowing fully well that a less than adept performance like they managed at Old Trafford would be adequately punished by a Pep Guardiola’ led side.

Manchester City take on Everton at the Etihad in a crucial Premier League fixture on Boxing Day. Pep Guardiola’s side trained later on Christmas Day ahead of the match.