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Combined best XI: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace

By Nathan Reynolds

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates his third goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City FC and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates his third goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City FC and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /
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A look at the best combined XI between Manchester City and Crystal Palace ahead of Saturday’s EPL match. Who can Palace fit into this mashup?

Both clubs are looking for three points this weekend, but for very different reasons. Manchester City lost their grip on the top of the EPL table for the first time all year. While Crystal Palace are sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Man City definitely have the advantage when it comes to both resources and overall player depth. But when we combine the best XI from each squad, which players make the lineup? Note, any injuries or suspensions are taken into consideration here.

First make sure to check out the Man City injury report update:

Next: Manchester City Injury Update: Post International Break

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo of Manchester City warms up prior tokickoff during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo of Manchester City warms up prior to kickoff during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo

Yes, we admit that Bravo has not had the start to his Man City career that anyone would have liked. But he is the undisputed #1 at the club. Willy or Gunn are not going to supplant him, nor Hart return. However, Palace isn’t get into the line-up this way. Mandanda let in three against Burnley on the weekend, and hasn’t shown enough yet to keep the team out of the relegation fight. Bravo may not be the best in the EPL at the moment, but he has the potential to be.