Manchester City have been handed a huge blow as John Stones had to be substituted late in the first half through injury in the side's FA Cup fourth round clash with Arsenal. It could be a major problem for the Citizens as the defender has been an ever-present force for the side this season.
It came during a tense battle between England's current top two in the FA Cup, where neither side were able to find a breakthrough in the opening 45 minutes. The Gunners made a number of changes, with six switches made by Mikel Arteta, while Pep Guardiola made just the two.
Stones being absent through injury could prove to be a misjudgement by Guardiola in choosing his side, with a huge few matches ahead of him. Next up for City are Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Sunday, which poses a huge challenge for the current champions.
