If he can maintain that kind of record across thrice the minutes then all will be good. Great positioning. Filling Fernandinho’s shoes is no easy task and Rodri hasn’t always got it right in his first season in England. Substitutions Gareth Southgate's selections once again prompted questions. (6), Fernandinho (CDM): Came on late in the game as City just needed to finish out the result. The ‘Stockport Iniesta’ can already slot fluidly into your side and compete at the top level, whether that’s in the Premier League or Champions League. Note : The above Manchester City players salaries before the pay-cuts for … Replaced by Partey late on, and he may struggle to keep his starting spot. There are some oddities. Fools. Even in this City side, reaching double figures for goals (11) and assists (12) in 33 Premier League appearances represents an impressive return. It was highly questionable why Southgate picked him and the defender now needs a break for club and country. It means your players can retain energy when on the ball, allowing the world-class instincts of your creative cogs to shine through, while also tiring your opponent out. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. The most 7 out of 10 display you will see. Originally the list featured 100 player and was then whittled down to 40 and now 20. Thomas Partey (83′ on for Xhaka): N/A. But the supreme confidence that powered back-to … We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Update your browser to view this website correctly.Update my browser now, Five players Manchester City must build around. Updated: 9:18, 20 March 2020. He is proficient in all three central defensive roles so can flick between being a ball-player alongside Otamendi or a traditional centre-back alongside Laporte. The Dutchman is not a game-changer for the team in terms of ability, but the left-footed cover and stability he provides is invaluable. But for the meantime, B. Silva will flourish on the flank. You can, of course, deviate from the Catalonian and instil a new brand at the Etihad, but we recommend selecting the default tiki-taka style and ushering your players into the famed system. (7), Rodri (CDM): Gave away a clumsy yellow card and continued what has been a very poor start to the season. The 2020–21 season is Manchester City Football Club's 119th in existence and the club's 19th consecutive season in the top flight of English football.In addition to the domestic league, Manchester City will participate in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup, as well as the UEFA Champions League, entering the competition for the tenth consecutive year. We've looked at every Premier League team's most prolific manager in terms of PPG. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: 6 – Very quiet outing. (8), Kyle Walker (CB): Swept up well at the back, using his recovery speed to keep Nicolas Pépé in check for much of the match, but nearly gave away a penalty for a high foot just before the break. In all honesty, you are better off promoting Bazunu to the first-team fold as soon as possible and dropping Carson, and perhaps even Claudio Bravo. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (on for Rashford, 72) 5. Aymeric Laporte will form that all too familiar ball-playing-traditional centre-back partnership. Pep Guardiola got the better of Mikel Arteta as Raheem Sterling’s first half goal was enough for Man City to grab all three points. Home F365 Features Five players Manchester City must build around, Date published: Wednesday 5th August 2020 8:15, Long way to go if Manchester City are to catch up with Liverpool.