Combined Best XI: Southampton vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Apr 14, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City holds off Cuco Martina of Southampton during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: John Stones of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

First Center Back – John Stones

Out of all the available centerbacks for both Manchester City and Southampton, John Stones is the best of the bunch. He has a bright future with the club, and has grown as a defender so far this season. After some mistakes earlier this season, Stones has made some better decisions out of the back and looked comfortable under Guardiola’s mentoring. I feel when Stones has a consistent partner next to him, his game can grow even more which could pay off big for Manchester City F.C.