Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand is unsurprised by Manchester City's remarkable defensive improvements after stressing the importance of a settled backline.
Ruben Dias' arrival in the summer transfer window has breathed new life into the Man City defence, forming a formidable partnership with John Stones.
City boast the best defensive record in the Premier League, conceding only 24 goals on route to a third title under Pep Guardiola's reign.
Explaining their improvement at the back, having formed one of the best partnerships seen in the Premier League with Nemanja Vidic, Ferdinand believes that Stones and Dias playing together regularly has been key to their
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