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Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol says Manchester City have no choice but to play with three defenders now that John Stones joins Aymeric Laporte with an injury. Manchester City's Pep Guardiola insists he will continue to back his players after they believed in him during his first season in charge. ESPN's Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens discuss the factors that will make or break Liverpool's Premier League title hopes. Steve Nicol explains why Manchester City's defence is likely to cost them more points this season without Aymeric Laporte. KHARKIV, Ukraine -- Pep Guardiola has revealed Manchester City are down to just one fit central defender after John Stones added to their injury woes. Aymeric Laporte has already been ruled out until after Christmas after undergoing knee surgery. And speaking ahead of the Champions League tie with Shakhtar Donetsk, the City boss admitted his options have been further reduced after Stones picked up a thigh injury in training on Tuesday morning. - Champions League group stage: All you need to know -... - Read More, Here