Midfield
Central Defensive Midfielder: Fernandinho
The only real contender for this position, Fernandinho has yet again been a vital cog of the Manchester City midfield line, breaking up attacks, initiating attacks and also scoring goals from the midfield.
The Brazilian has stats of 17 tackles, 16 interceptions, 26 clearances and 65 recoveries with an average of 1.5 tackles, 1.5 interceptions and 2.4 clearances per match.
The 33-year old has been ever present in the City midfield, playing in all of the 11 matches so far while also having a goal and 2 assist to his name. The midfielder averages 1.1 shots and 0.8 key passes per match. 767 passes at a pass success percentage of 87.9 is an equally impressive stats.
Central Midfielder: David Silva
Arguably the greatest player in the Manchester City history along with Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure, David Silva has continued with his sublime form from last season into this season.
The Spaniard has been once again in fine touch appearing 9 times for the Citizens in the league scoring 3 times while making 2 assists. The 33-year old has so far had 9 shots on target and has made 612 passes, averaging 68 passes per match, at a successful pass completion percentage of 88.1
The former World Cup winner also averages 2.3 shots and 3.6 key passes per match.
Central Midfielder: Paul Pogba
The only Manchester United midfielder who deserves to be part of this team, Paul Pogba has finally started to show some consistency to his Manchester United career. The Frenchman has been heavily influential in all the matches that the Red Devils have overturned a goal deficit to win the match.
The World Cup winner has been part of all the 11 league matches for Manchester United and has scored 3 goals and made 3 assists in the process. The 25-year old has so far had 20 shots on target and has made 700 passes, averaging 63.64 passes per match at a pass percentage of 83.3.
The midfielder has literally taken the past few matches by the scruff of the neck, stamping his authority in the second half of each of the last few league matches that the Red Devils have gone behind.