Manchester city assistant manager Brian Kidd has praised the form of Vincent Kompany and has hailed him as the best defender. Kidd has hailed the form this season of Vincent Kompany.

"We have a talented squad and Vincent Kompany in particular has been super," he said. "I am not being biased when I say he has been the best centre-half in the league. There is no doubt about it in my opinion.

"When he first came to the club his preferred position was central midfield player.