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Combined best XI: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace

ByNathan 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)

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: John Stones of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) — STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: John Stones of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Centerback #1: John Stones

City’s best center back and likely England’s as well. Could easily be the captain of either or both teams in the future. Even with Kompany back to fitness, Stones has to be the first name on the team sheet for the centerback pairing.