Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Combined Starting XI

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: David Silva of Manchester City is closed down by Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at the Riverside Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Christian Eriksen

The Spurs’ most creative player rarely gets the credit he really deserves.

Eriksen was instrumental in Tottenham’s run to third place last season, and will be vital to any title challenge the Spurs might have this year. With De Bruyne out, Eriksen was the natural next selection.

Eriksen and Silva working together in the midfield would terrify even the best defenses in Europe.