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)
First Center Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne
Another player who has picked up his game the past few weeks is Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian has nine assists this season in league play which shows his importance to the team. He makes some great plays with the ball, and always looks to find an open teammate. He still has some to improve on, but Kevin De Bruyne is miles ahead of Bournemouth’s attacking midfielders. His importance to the Belgian National Team has also been proven in the past.