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Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Stoke City

By Larry Henry

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/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

With the constant rotation under Pep Guardiola, I’d have to go with Pablo Zabaleta over Bacary Sagna. Both players are experience and both have done well, but I feel Zabaleta gives you that little extra mile of energy. Pablo has done well in distribution of the ball, while also defending greatly. With his future in doubt, Zabaleta can still offer Manchester City appearances and experience on the back-line.