In the 2-1 FA Cup final victory over Manchester United by Manchester City, Shay Given selected John Stones as the game’s outstanding performer at Wembley Stadium.
On the £47.5 million (Sky Sports) player’s Instagram post following the match, the former City goalie left a comment.
Shay Given was astounded by the performance of Manchester City center-back John Stones on Saturday as his team swept aside Manchester United, putting Stones one win away from a treble.
John Stones receives special praise from Shay Given as Manchester City wins.
In the FA Cup final, Manchester United
The England international was at his imperious best against United; he once again was unplayable in midfield and was a monster defender.
Jamie Carragher compared the five-time Premier League champion to all-time greats like Lothar Matthaus and Matthias Sammer because of how good he was.
Shay Given responded to John Stones’ heroics for Manchester City against Manchester United by simply saying, “Man of the Match.”
The former Sky Blues No. 1 is unmistakably of the opinion that the 29-year-old set the bar on the given day, despite the fact that Ilkay Gundogan stole the show with a magnificent brace against the Red Devils.
John Stones is finally receiving the recognition he merits.
Many went out of their way to praise the “Barnsley Beckenbauer,” much like Shay Given did after Manchester City defeated Manchester United.
When Stones finally turned things around at the Etihad Stadium, it seemed that many fans and commentators failed to notice it because his tenure there had been up and down for a long.
With the exception of his amazing season during the “Centurions” era, the England international has, however, been unplayable for three straight seasons.
John Stones is one of the top centre backs in the world, both on and off the ball.
Thankfully, the prevailing opinion is shifting towards accepting that rather than continuing to ignore his brilliance.