LONDON (Reuters) - With Manchester City scoring at will and playing some bewitching attacking football, it has been easy to overlook the contribution made by their three most defensive outfield players. Otamendi is once again at the top of the charts for passes attempted, ahead of Fernandinho in second place with Stones in third. While for pass completion, Stones leads the way for City ahead of Otamendi in second place and Fernandinho in fourth – all three of them currently registering above 90 percent. Stones and Otamendi have netted three times apiece this season while Fernandinho has scored twice. “Just as with John (Stones) and Nico (Otamendi), Fernandinho has achieved another level, with his positivity and his mentality.

Source: The Star November 07, 2017 18:56 UTC