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Combined Best XI: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City

ByLarry Henry|
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)
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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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 06: John Stones of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on January 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 06: John Stones of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on January 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

Second Centerback – John Stones

John Stones was brought in as a long-term option under new boss Pep Guardiola. He may not have done everything perfect this season, but he is making progress. He is a young player, and a consistent starter for the England National Team. Overall, Stones shows bright spots but needs to trust in his own game to become a better player. He gets the nod over Palace’s Damien Delaney, Scott Dann, and James Tomkins.