Manchester City vs. Southampton: Combined XI.

Manchester City vs. Southampton: Combined XI

By Larry Henry | Oct 21, 2016

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City is tackled by Oriol Romeu of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 1, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Second Centerback: Nicolas Otamendi

The Argentine has greatly improved over the summer and early parts to this season which sees him start next to Fonte. He brings an aggressive nature to the game which good defenders need. He also is good at headers and aerial battles with makes him similar to Fonte.

John Stones and Virgil van Dijk are also considered for this spot but I feel that Otamendi and Fonte would be a solid partnership together. If Stones was at a higher level then he could be in this spot and not Otamendi, but for now the Argentine stays.