John Stones sends ‘frustrating’ message to Man City fans after blow
Man City defender John Stones took to social media to send a message to fans after their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday (September 22).
The current champions were able to salvage a 2-2 draw against ten-men Arsenal thanks to the 30-year-old’s 98th minute equaliser.
In-form striker Erling Haaland opened the scoring after just nine minutes before Riccardo Calafiori opened his Arsenal account with a wonderful curling finish.
Arsenal defender Gabriel put the visitors ahead just before half-time but Leandro Trossard’s red card derailed Mikel Arteta’s game plan.
Arteta’s side were forced to park the bus, enduring wave after wave of Man City attacks before finally succumbing to what was almost the last kick of the game.
John Stones thanks Man City fans after draw as he admits his concerns
Stones will be hoping his 12-minute substitute appearances will earn him more game time after playing just 124 minutes before the Arsenal game.
Pep Guardiola has previously deployed the England international further up the pitch, and with Rodri now sidelined for some time, he may be called upon to do the same this season.
The defender has taken to Instagram to thank the fans for their support and celebrate the draw against arguably their toughest opponents of the season.
City don’t have much time to dwell on their 2-2 draw as they prepare to face Championship side Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday (September 24).
They then face a trip to Newcastle on Saturday (September 28) in what could be another tricky fixture for the Rodri-less side.
In other news, Man City star Jack Grealish sends message to Romeo Beckham after showdown.
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