Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace

Combined best XI: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace

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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Crystal Palace’s Zaire-born Belgian striker Christian Benteke (2nd R) hits the bar with this attempt during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on October 22, 2016. / AFP / Ben STANSALL / 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 BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) /

Stiker #2: Christian Benteke

The big striker offers up something that City does not have – a tall forward which to play off of. Now traditionally Pep doesn’t seem to prefer this type of player, but he would actually compliment the side quite well. City are great at passing, quick movement and possession. But it works wonders to send in quick crosses to the box, looking for headers and keeping the defense honest. That is where Benteke reigns supreme.