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: Nolito of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Celtic FC and Manchester City FC at Celtic Park on September 28, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) /

Nolito

Perhaps the hardest selection in the starting lineup was going with Nolito over Everton winger Yannick Bolasie. The Congolese forward has been wonderful linking up with Everton main man Romelu Lukaku, but the Spaniard just squeaks into our starting XI ahead of him. Nolito has been sorely missed while serving his three game suspension in domestic competitions. His work rate and passing ability gets him a spot on the left in our midfield.