Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided us with updates on the fitness of John Stones, Stefan Ortega and Aymeric Laporte on Friday.
The trio were the only players left unavailable for selection following the conclusion of Tuesday night's FA Cup tie with Bristol City. While Stones and Laporte's absences were more long-term, the Blues' second-choice 'keeper picked up his injury in the first half of the match at Ashton Gate.
With a big game on the horizon against Newcastle United on Saturday, MEN Sport has taken a look at the fitness levels of all three men ahead of the return to the Premier League.
