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)
Left Midfielder – Leroy Sane
Sane has picked up his game a lot in the past few weeks, and gets the nod here over Bournemouth’s Junior Stanislas. He has two goals in league play, but his play with the ball has been superb in City’s build-up play. He has been able to force opposing defenders into mistakes, while teasing defenders into making tackles. He is a speedy midfielder that has seen his role grow under Pep as City try to be more attacking minded.