Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Daley Blind of Manchester United in action with Danny Drinkwater of Leicester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on January 31, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

Right Back: Daley Blind

Basically, by default Blind will get the starting nod. For City, both Sagna and Zabaleta are out injured for the match. Pep has a decision to make on starting a younger player or playing someone out of position like Kolorav.

Blind for his part has been up and down since coming to United. With the current back line, he would be expected to move up the flank and deliver crosses with the two centerbacks staying home.