Premier League champions: Manchester City's player ratings for the season Pablo Zabaleta 8 Often overlooked, but the Argentine full-back has been a reliable performer this season and has recently edged out Micah Richards at right-back. Has made 20 league appearances and impressed each time. Vincent Kompany 9 Surprisingly overlooked for the Player of the Year awards this season, but Kompany has been City's rock at the heart of their defence. No surprise that City wobbled when the Belgian was suspended earlier this year. Kolo Toure 6 Suffered a delayed start to the season due to the culmination of his drug ban and he has struggled to reclaim a regular position, starting just eight games. Proved an experienced stand-in when Kompany and Lescott have been missing. Joleon Lescott 8 Struggled to impress Roberto Mancini initially, but the former Everton defender is now one of the first names on the teamsheet. Now justifying the £24 million fee sanctioned by former manager Mark Hughes when signing him three years ago. Stefan Savic 5 The Montenegro defender was billed as one for the future when he arrived from Partizan Belgrade last summer and his inexperienced showed during his five starts. Prone to mistakes and nerves, but still only 21. Gael Clichy 8 Looks a much better player in a City shirt than he ever did at Arsenal, largely because he now has the luxury of playing in a team with a defensive strategy. His pace and distribution have made him a stand-out performer. Aleksandar Kolarov 6 Lost his place to Clichy and has made just 12 league appearances. Can be a liability at full-back, but his crossing ability and delivery from set-pieces have led to some crucial goals in the second half of the season. Nigel De Jong 7 Faces an uncertain future due to a contract wrangle, but the Dutch midfielder has been key in recent weeks, with Mancini deploying him in the holding role to allow Yaya Toure to break forward. Steady rather than spectacular. Gareth Barry 8 The man the City players regard as the team's unsung hero. Barry has rarely made a mistake in midfield this season and his defensive nous and passing ability have provided a platform for City's more attack-minded players. Yaya Toure 9 Undoubtedly one of the best midfielders to grace the Premier League, Toure has delivered when it has mattered most. Left a huge hole when he was away on African Cup of Nations" duty, but his goals at Newcastle put City within reach of the title. David Pizarro 7 Loan signing from Roma in January, the Chilean midfielder has made just five appearances, but his experience and use of the ball added calmness to City during their recent slump. Unlikely to stay, but he has made his mark. James Milner 7 The England man has started less than half of City's league games and often been the man to miss out in the big games. Impressed at times, but Milner might question his future if he senses another campaign as 12th man next season. David Silva 8 The Spaniard was City's creative force in the early months of the season and appeared a certainty to be crowned Footballer of the Year, but fatigue and a persistent ankle problem have caught up with him. Slowly returning to his best. Samir Nasri 7 Chose City over Manchester United last summer and nobody can now question his decision. The Frenchman has at times struggled to adjust to Mancini's demands, but he has been on top form in recent weeks. Adam Johnson 6 Started just 10 games, with another 16 from the bench, Johnson can be a match-winner, but Mancini still harbours concerns over his work rate. The England youngster has contributed, but he faces a big season next year - if he stays at the club. Mario Balotelli 7 Thirteen goals in 21 league games is no bad return and some of the strikes have been crucial, but there have been two red cards, three suspensions, rows with team-mates and plenty of other nonsense. A liability and match-winner rolled into one. Carlos Tévez 6 The villain of the season after his Munich bust-up with Mancini and three-month sojourn in Argentina, but his return helped spark City's revival and, if this is end for Tévez and City, he will have played his part in the title triumph. Sergio Aguero 9 The Argentine has been a revelation in his first season in the Premier League with 22 league goals. Aside from the goals, his immense work-rate often goes unnoticed, but Aguero was a well-deserved winner of the club's Player of the Year award. Edin Dzeko 6 Started the season in stunning form with 10 league goals by the start of November, but the Bosnian's form has evaporated and he has become a fringe player. Played his part, but the £27 million buy from Wolfsburg is likely to be sold back to Germany this summer. Roberto Mancini 9 Even the club hierarchy were having doubts over his credentials two months ago, but City's recent revival has banished those concerns and a lucrative new contract awaits. Proven to be pragmatic with Tévez and Balotelli, but his approach has worked.