Manchester United Vs Manchester City: Manchester Derby Best Combined XI

The best starting XI made up of current Manchester United and Manchester City players.

GK: Joe Hart – City

Hart may have endured a wobble in form earlier in the season, but he has been solid since recovering and has been the most consistent between him and de Gea for longer.

RB: Pablo Zabaleta – City

The Argentine international has been one of City’s best players this season, and is the clear favourite by a long stretch.

CB: Phil Jones – United

The young Englishman may still be leaning his trade, but he is still a much safer bet than the hapless Martin Demichelis.

CB: Vincent Kompany – City

The City Skipper has seen much more game time than either Vidic or Ferdinand have at United, and when fit he frequently has a big say on how well City play.

LB: Patrice Evra – United

Despite taking a natural decline due to his age, the United full-back has still been in relatively good form this year.

CM: Yaya Toure – City

Toure has been one of the best players in the league this season, and there is no way Fellaini would get into the squad ahead of him.

CM: Fernandinho – City

The Brazilian has been one of the signings of the season, and often operates so that others can perform. A better option that Carrick.

RM: James Milner – City

Milner shades it ahead of Luis Valencia thanks to his dynamism and work rate.

LM: Danny Welbeck – United

Welbeck stretches defences with his languid running and even chips in with his share of goals too.

CAM: David Silva – City

Mata is probably the more complete player, but has been off form this season, whereas Silva has gone from strength to strength.

ST: Wayne Rooney – United

Aguero is the better player, but the Argentine hasn’t had to carry his club almost single handedly through the season. Rooney has.


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