Combined Best XI: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Jan 27, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Raheem Sterling (R) of Man City looks to break away from Martin Kelly of Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur (L) fouls Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City (R) during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on January 21, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /

Right Back – Pablo Zabaleta

Despite getting older, Pablo has found a new role under Pep which sees the Argentine doing a lot for the team. His physicality defensively helps, while his darting runs down the flanks provides an option for distribution. He has scored in league-play this season, and can also provide great assists for his teammates if the final product is delivered. Palace’s Joel Ward made this a tough choice, but Zabaleta’s experience gets him the nod.