Combined Best XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Apr 1, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal (R) is put under pressure from Leroy Sane of Manchester City (L) during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 19: John Stones of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on March 19, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Second Center Back – John Stones

The second-best defender on the pitch come Sunday has had a superb season in Manchester in his first season with the club. John Stones has played in 37 matches this season across all competitions and is slowly improving his trade in the back-end. He is making smart decisions with the ball and becoming a vocal leader for the rest of the back-line. The England international is the future of Manchester City’s defense and he is excelling so far in 2017.