Combined Best XI: A.F.C. Bournemouth vs. Manchester City
By Larry Henry
![MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City bursts through the AFC Bournemouth defence during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City bursts through the AFC Bournemouth defence during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/766f987704fa40eb66ff6f5ccbc42a5977841068f5d3af0c66df8abe2090ff8c.jpg)
Second Centerback – John Stones
Stones is the future of City’s backline and has been able to pick himself up for some mistakes earlier this season. I like his willingness to dribble up-field with the ball and his aerial ability is an added bonus. He has a bright future with the club, and will only get better under Pep’s guidance. Despite getting some slack from the media, Stones is still young and learning. Just imagine how he will be when his game is at its peak.