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Combined Best XI: A.F.C. Bournemouth vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City bursts through the AFC Bournemouth defence during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City bursts through the AFC Bournemouth defence during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Aleksander Kolorov of Manchester City (L) and Harry Arter of AFC Bournemouth (R) battle for possession during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Aleksander Kolorov of Manchester City (L) and Harry Arter of AFC Bournemouth (R) battle for possession during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /


Manchester City look to make it four wins in-a-row in all competitions as they travel to A.F.C Bournemouth in Premier League play on Monday. 

Pep Guardiola‘s Citizens’ are coming off a late 2-1 home win over Swansea City last Sunday. Gabriel Jesus shined by netting twice, including the game-winner in the 92nd minute. Bournemouth are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Eddie Howe‘s men most recently were drubbed by Everton 6-3 last Saturday.

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Prior to Monday’s showdown at the Vitality Stadium, I decided to create a best combined XI between the two sides. Players chosen are based off of form and availability.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 05: Manchester City’s goalkeeper Willy Caballero jumps for the ball as Swansea City’s Jack Cork’s shot hits the post during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium on February 5, Manchester, England. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 05: Manchester City’s goalkeeper Willy Caballero jumps for the ball as Swansea City’s Jack Cork’s shot hits the post during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium on February 5, Manchester, England. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper – Willy Caballero 

Willy has stepped up big time since taking over for Claudio Bravo in recent weeks. Whether the Argentine will remain in net for the longhaul is another question, but he has done well in the previous couple matches. He is experienced and a good shot blocker, which has helped Manchester City concede fewer goals. Overall, he is better right now than Bournemouth’s Artur Boruc and makes fewer mistakes than Boruc and Bravo have done earlier this season.