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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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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City shoots at goal as he is tackled by Eric Bailly of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City shoots at goal as he is tackled by Eric Bailly of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Centerback #2: Nicolas Otamendi

Palace offer up Scott Dann and Damien Delaney, both experienced EPL CBs, but neither able to break into the City lineup. Those are two guys you want when you are pushing for a draw or want to play defensively. City, and this combined lineup, is more aggressive and need more adventurous defenders.