Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

By Larry Henry | Apr 26, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United controls the ball watched by Vincent Kompany during the EFL Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Eric Bailly of Manchester United is put under pressure from Diego Costa of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on April 16, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Second Center Back – Eric Bailly
Out of the numerous defenders Manchester United has on its roster, I feel Bailly has been the most consistent of the bunch. With Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo, and Phil Jones all out injured, Bailly has been called into more starts than expected. The Ivorian international is a physical defender that has been able to withstand some early criticism. Bailly is certainly a defender for Manchester United’s future and has shown some growing signs of improvement. I expect him to continue to start with several defenders recovering for injury issues.