Manchester City vs Middlesbrough: Combined Starting XI

By Ben Kupiszewski | Nov 4, 2016

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: Players of Manchester City FC pose for a team photo before the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City FC at Camp Nou on October 19, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester City FC and FC Barcelona at Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Right central defensive midfielder: Ilkay Gundgogan

Gundogan scored too all-important goals against Barcelona on Tuesday. He’s in great form. There’s no way he’s not making this Combined XI.