Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion, but there was one surprise absentee from the side – John Stones.
The 26-year-old was dropped from the starting eleven and left out of the matchday squad by Pep Guardiola despite making three consecutive Premier League appearances and helping to keep three clean sheets on the bounce.
Before kickoff, Guardiola explained his decision to the Manchester Evening News, saying : “It is not rotation.