CB) Vincent Kompany vs Martin Skrtel
The City captain has struggled to live up to his reputation so far this season, while Skrtel has starred for Liverpool. There’s little between them.
Kompany: 8/10 Skrtel: 8/10
CB) Eliaquim Mangala vs Mamadou Sakho
The former Porto man has been one of the flops of the season, while Sakho has had his moments as well. The Frenchman just gets the nod here.
Mangala: 6/10 Sakho: 7/10
CM) Fernandinho vs Joe Allen
Both expensive signings and both players who have flattered to deceive. The Welshman is often the source of much derision from his own supporters, while the Brazilian deserves little better.
Fernandinho: 6/10 Allen: 6/10