Combined Best XI: Sunderland vs. Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Manchester City defender John Stones (r) challenges Jermain Defoe in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Manchester City defender John Stones (r) challenges Jermain Defoe in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on August 13, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Leroy Sane of Manchester City is foiled by Joel Coleman of Huddersfield Town during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on March 1, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Leroy Sane of Manchester City is foiled by Joel Coleman of Huddersfield Town during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on March 1, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Left Midfielder – Leroy Sane

As Manchester City seem to be unstoppable offensively during their recent spell, Leroy Sane has been a huge reason for that success. His pace has caused problems for opposing defenses, and I feel he should have a field-day against Sunderland’s struggling defense. Paired with Raheem Sterling on the opposite wing, these two have been Manchester City’s best players in the past few weeks.