EPL 2016-17: 5 choices for Manchester City captain this coming season

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Pep Guardiola is expected to make Manchester City a force to reckon

#3 Joe Hart

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Joe Hart is one of the best goalkeepers in the world

One of the best goalkeepers in the world, Joe Hart has been a mountain between the sticks for Manchester City since he became the official no.1 keeper at the club before the start of 2010-11 season. He has made 347 appearances for the Blues and has won the Golden Glove (award for the highest number of clean sheets kept by a goalkeeper in an EPL season), a joint-record 4 times including 3 times in a row from 2011 to 2013.

He is also the England football team’s no.1 and has picked up 63 caps for the country so far.

Joe Hart played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s two Premier League wins and has often saved several matches for the team. Newly appointed manager Pep Guardiola’s preference for a sweeper keeper at his previous clubs might prompt the Manchester-based club to look for a new keeper and this could jeopardise Hart’s position.

Although prone to an occasional error or two, as was seen in the recently concluded Euros, Hart is one of the best shot-stoppers in the world which was evident when he saved a crucial Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty against PSG in last season’s Champions League round-of-16.

Loved by the club and fans alike and with the likelihood of Pep persisting with him this season, Joe Hart is a very good choice for leading the Citizens.

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