The Argentinian has again been a consistent performer in City's back-line this season and even weighed in with a late goal in Saturday's 1-0 win at Stoke.
Injuries to fellow full-backs Micah Richards and Maicon have increased Zabaleta's workload, but the 28-year-old believes he has benefitted from playing alongside City's array of proven stars.
When asked if this is his best year since joining from Espanyol in 2008, he said: "Probably, I think it is one of the best seasons for me since I signed for Manchester City.
"I am always trying to improve myself on everything but also I have to say I am playing with great players around me. That makes every player better."
City were forced to dig deep at the Britannia Stadium and Zabaleta believes they were rewarded for a disciplined all-round display.
"I think it was well deserved for the team. I think we did a great game," he said.
"We knew it was going to be tough. It has always been a difficult pitch for us in the last few years.
"But I think we played a fantastic game. We were very solid at the back. We worked really well as a team.
"We created a lot of chances. I think it was the perfect game for us."
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