Combined Best XI: Sunderland vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Mar 3, 2017

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: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City in action 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) /

First Center Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne

KDB has been a huge influence on Manchester City’s offensive surge during these past few weeks. His ability to break down an opposing defense makes him one of the best midfielders in the EPL. He has five goals and 11 assists in all competitions this season and those numbers don’t fully show the amount of work he puts in. A lot of the time, De Bruyne is fighting for the ball on defense to help the team gain possession. Easily the first name on the team sheet for Pep these last couple weeks.