MC) Yaya Toure
The Ivorian powerhouse is an automatic starter for City, and provides the side with thrust and drive from the middle of the park.
MC) Fernandinho
The classy Brazilian will sit deep in midfield alongside Toure and be charged with winning possession back from Sunderland with tackles and interceptions, and provide the side with the platform from which the more attacking players can perform.
AMR) Samir Nasri
Pellegrini could start Jesus Navas on the right to provide pace and direction down the wing, but Nasri provides a slightly more technical and tidy option on the ball.
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