5 big-name under-performers from the top-six sides | Premier League 2019-20

Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea FC - Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea FC - Premier League

#4 John Stones (Manchester City)

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

Another Manchester City player on the list, John Stones has been completely cast aside by Pep Guardiola in recent weeks and looks a shadow of his former self, as he was tipped for big things when he made the big-money switch to the Etihad Stadium.

Vincent Kompany's departure in the summer and Aymeric Laporte's long term injury opened the door for Stones, who was expected to lead the line defensively but the England international has failed spectacularly, costing his side on multiple occasions this season.

Despite City's problems at the back, the 25-year-old has featured just 17 times in all competitions and his 3rd choice behind Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho as things stand, with the latter deputizing as a centre half at the age of 34.

Stones' lack of concentration on the ball and his tendency to get outmuscled by Premier League attackers has seen him struggle this season and it wouldn't be going too far if he said that he has not been worth the money spent on him.

Guardiola is sure to sign a defender in the summer and a stable centre half will definitely be on the top of his shopping list, with him increasingly losing patience with the former Everton man.

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