Combined Best XI: Sunderland vs. Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Manchester City defender John Stones (r) challenges Jermain Defoe in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Manchester City defender John Stones (r) challenges Jermain Defoe in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City (5) scores their third goal from a penalty during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on March 1, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City (5) scores their third goal from a penalty during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on March 1, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Right Back- Pablo Zabaleta
After starting for Manchester City midweek, I see Zabaleta getting the nod against Sunderland over Bacary Sagna. The Argentine was able to tap home a goal from close range, while also play some nice passes from the back. With an readjusted Premier League match coming March 8th vs. Stoke, Guardiola may stick with Zabaleta on Sunday to save Sagna for the Stoke match three days after.