Before we even get started can we all just acknowledge that Manchester City have the best squad in the Premier League today. Pep Guardiola over the course of three windows has spent over £300million to assemble a title-winning team at the Etihad. Now the Spaniard faces the wonderful problem of having to fit all those players into one flexible system. As Manchester City welcome Everton to the Etihad on Monday, here’s how Pep should line-up his talented squad.
For Manchester City to operate at optimum effectiveness, they must line-up in a 3-1-4-2.
9. CB: Vincent Kompany
In recent years the Belgian has found himself on the injury table more than he has on the pitch. Vincent Kompany missed a combined total of 93 days through injury last season, but it looks as though the skipper will be leading the back line this season. His confidence on the ball and leadership qualities will help organise a usually fragmented Manchester City defence.
