Patience is wearing thin with Stones at the Etihad after the 4-2 defeat to Leicester City. The England international was at fault for gifting the hosts their fourth goal of the game – his second such error of the campaign – again leaving many pondering his top class reputation. His positioning is poor, his decision-making arguably even more so, but Pep Guardiola clearly believes he is the future at City. He seriously needs to improve or points will continue to be dropped.
Alan Pardew’s trust in Cabaye has dropped slightly this season, with the Frenchman’s place in his starting line-up far from guaranteed.