Stones and Walker return to boost Man City's final-day chances

On Sunday, John Stones and Kyle Walker will be fit for Manchester City’s crucial Premier League match against Aston Villa.

Pep Guardiola’s side knows that winning the Etihad will secure their fourth Premier League title in five years.

Stones hasn’t played since limping out in the first leg of City’s Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, and Walker’s absence helped the Spanish side win the tie late in the second leg.

Both were notably absent as West Ham seized a 2-0 lead over City last Saturday, only for the defending champions to come back to draw 2-2.

Guardiola has also lately been without center-back Ruben Dias, forcing him to play Fernandinho, 37, out of position in the defense center.

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At his pre-match press conference, Guardiola remarked, “We have amazing doctors and physios, and they have made incredible recoveries.” “It’s great to see them again.”

After yet another dramatic title race, City leads Liverpool by a point at the top of the table.

While the Reds are still in position for an unprecedented quadruple, City needs the title to avoid becoming only the second coach in Guardiola’s 13-year career to go without a trophy.

He stated, “We know what we’re playing for.” “We know what we need to do because we’ve discussed it: stay optimistic and don’t give up.

“Do what you’ve been doing for the past month, both at home and abroad, and go for it. It’s simply a football game at the end of the day. We will not take any more steps.”

The city has dominated the domestic scene under Guardiola but has yet to win the Champions League.

On the other hand, Guardiola repeated his conviction that winning a league title over 38 games is better than conquering Europe.

He stated, “I would say because it is more challenging.” “With more weeks and games, there are more challenges. Struggles with injuries, excellent and terrible moments, and many situations with a difficult opponent (Liverpool).