Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Everton

Everton's English defender John Stones (L) tries to block as Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling crosses the ball as it goes out of play during the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on January 27, 2016. Manchester City won the match 3-1. AFP PHOTO/Paul Ellis / AFP / PAUL ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) /

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic FC and Manchester City FC at Celtic Park on September 28, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) /

Raheem Sterling

Despite pulling out of the England squad, it’s believed Sterling will be fine to start the match against Everton this weekend. That makes him the number one choice to play on the right side of midfield. Perhaps the most in form player in the league so far this season, Sterling has cemented his spot in City’s lineup through outstanding play this season. Across the entire EPL he would be right at the top for this spot.