GK: Joe Hart
No change is required here, Hart has been a consistent performer in the Premier League and was one of City’s outstanding individuals in their Champions League run—particularly in the last-16 defeat to Barcelona. Guardiola would surely appreciate the chance to work with a goalkeeper who is not yet at his prime.
DR: Pablo Zabaleta
He may be the wrong side of 30, but Zabaleta’s statistics show that he’s still got it. He’s arguably been among City’s five key players this term and, as consistent as ever and adored by the fans, he would surely be retained as a crucial building block under the new coach.