RM – Jesus Navas
Arrived at the Etihad last summer from Sevilla and impressed during his first year as a winger in the traditional mould.
CM – Fernandinho
Many were surprised when the Citizens paid £35m to Shakhtar Donetsk for this defensive midfielder, but his presence played a key part in them winning the Premier League title last campaign.
CM – Yaya Toure
Following the departure of Luis Suarez to FC Barcelona there are many that now think this 31-year-old is the best player in England.
LM – David Silva
Since his 2010 transfer from Valencia no player in the English top tier has supplied more assists that this Spain international.