PABLO ZABALETA will always be part of Manchester City folklore.
The Argentine defender joined on the eve of the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008 and for nine years was the heartbeat of the club.
During an unforgettable journey, he picked up five major trophies — including two Premier League titles — and secured legendary status.
When he played his last home game back in May, there was barely a dry eye in the house at the end.
Tomorrow he comes back - and wants to be part of history for a very different reason.
His job now is to help West Ham stop Pep Guardiola's all-conquering City side in their tracks — and end their record-breaking 12-match winning league run. The veteran defender, 32, admits it will be an emotional return for him — but he is returning with a job to do.
He is desperate to see his old club win the title again but what matters more is keeping his current employers in the top flight. Zaba said: “It’s going to be weird going back to play against them after being there so many years and having so many great memories.
“It is going to be a bit of a strange feeling, but good to be back in front of the City fans.
"This is part of football, it happens.
“Of course I wish City can win the Premier League too.
From The Sun
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