DR: Bacary Sagna
Seemingly first-choice at right-back this season, Bacary Sagna has been in fine form for the first time since he joined City from rivals Arsenal.
DL: Aleksandar Kolarov
Ahead of Gael Clichy in the pecking order at left-back, Serbian star Aleksandar Kolarov has started this season brightly and looks a strong option on that side.
MC: Fernandinho
Superb against Chelsea this weekend, Fernandinho could keep new signing Fabian Delph out of the starting line up if he carries on playing this way.
MC: Yaya Toure
Another player who is back on top form, Yaya Toure remains a world class performer at the Etihad Stadium and one to build the team around.