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Manchester City vs. Southampton: Combined XI

By Larry Henry

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City is tackled by Oriol Romeu of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 1, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City is tackled by Oriol Romeu of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 1, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LIMA, PERU – OCTOBER 06: Sergio Aguero of Argentina (L) drives the ball as followed by Cristian Benavente of Peru (R) during a match between Peru and Argentina as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Nacional Stadium on October 06, 2016 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Daniel Apuy/LatinContent/Getty Images)
LIMA, PERU – OCTOBER 06: Sergio Aguero of Argentina (L) drives the ball as followed by Cristian Benavente of Peru (R) during a match between Peru and Argentina as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Nacional Stadium on October 06, 2016 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Daniel Apuy/LatinContent/Getty Images) /

Striker: Sergio Aguero

The Argentine has been lights out for MCFC the last couple season scoring some big time goals. in three of the last five EPL seasons, Aguero has netted over 20 goals (23, 26, 24). He is a clear favorite at this position and doesn’t have much competition.

Kelechi Iheanacho is a young prodigy at forward that needs game time in other competitions. Saints forward Charlie Austin has found a nice groove to the start of the season scoring seven goals in all comps but needs to continue that on a consistent basis. Shane Long is also a possibility but seems to have taken a back seat to Austin who is in good form. Long netted 12 goals in all comps last season but has not scored yet this campaign. Aguero is a world-class player and has paid Manchester City back over the years with some crucial goals to help lift silverware.

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Overall, this was a fun process comparing two of the top talented teams in the EPL. Manchester City won the selection process eight to three, but some positions definitely were harder to pick than expected. If you agree with my picks, let me know, and if you disagree let me also know and what you would change!