Combined Best XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Apr 4, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images) /

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – MARCH 18: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /

Left Back – Marcos Alonso

Despite a slow start to his career at Sunderland back in 2013, Alonso has really come a long way in his development. The Spanish wingback saw back-to-back successful campaigns at Fiorentina before joining Chelsea this season. The 26-year-old has been a regular under Conte, starting at left wing-back in their 3-5-2 formation. He has four goals and two assists in all competitions this season, and is a threat down the wings with both pace and skill. Alonso is an underrated free-kick taker as well, and I feel would start for Manchester City in a second.