Over the next five days we will take a close look at the numbers behind the performances, starting with most minutes played.
Top five Premier League minutes
Fernandinho 630 (joint first in the league)
Raheem Sterling 597
Aleks Kolarov 571
John Stones 547
David Silva 514
Brazilian dynamo Fernandinho has been ever-present for boss he 31-year-old’s drive from defensive midfield a characteristic sight early in the 2016/17 campaign.
Technically proficient, fast and committed, Fernandinho has slotted seamlessly into Guardiola’s side whichever tactical system is being employed.
Sterling’s excellent early-season form has seen him earn just shy of 600 minutes on both the right and left flanks, while Aleks Kolarov’s versatility has helped put the Serbian third on the list.
John Stones’ elegant and assured start to life in City’s central defence is borne out by his number of 547, while Silva completes the top five despite missing the Bournemouth game through injury.
Watch Fernandinho’s goal against West Ham below
Fernandinho Breakdown:
