Combined Best XI: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Jan 27, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Raheem Sterling (R) of Man City looks to break away from Martin Kelly of Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on November 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City crosses as Mason Holgate of Everton closes in during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on January 15, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

First Center Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne

Despite, slowing down in the statistics department, De Bruyne is a valuable asset to Manchester City’s success. He is quickly becoming a world-class player, and his 11 assists in all competitions proves that. Under Pep, De Bruyne is being forced into a deeper role that prior which involves the Belgian playing more defensively than in years past. Once the offense begins clicking again on a consistent basis, look for De Bruyne’s involvement to go up.