Man City star to miss Arsenal semi-final: Could return for Manchester Utd derby

MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola has revealed John Stones will miss Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

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The England international missed last week's 3-0 win over Southampton with what Guardiola described as a "small problem".

The City boss now says Stones is not fit to play at Wembley in the semi-final but could be back for the Manchester derby next Thursday.

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Manchester City defender John Stones

He said: "Stones is not fit. Muscular problem.

"He’s out but maybe he comes back for United."

Guardiola added Gabriel Jesus is back in contention after a foot injury to face Arsenal on Sunday.

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