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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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – MARCH 11: Alvaro Negredo of Middlesbrough (L) and John Stones of Manchester City (R) battle for possession during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at Riverside Stadium on March 11, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /

Second Center Back – John Stones

Despite some mistakes earlier this season, John Stones has been Manchester City’s best defender this season. After joining from Everton, Stones quickly was inserted into the City line-up and has grown with confidence since. He is becoming a leader in the back, normally paired with Nicolas Otamendi. He is aggressive defensively, while making better decisions with his distribution up the field. Like his England teammate Cahill, Stones is good in the air and always looks to pounce on corner-kicks and free-kicks.