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Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Stoke City

By Larry Henry

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: John Stones of Manchester City clears the ball 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: John Stones of Manchester City clears the ball 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 Back – John Stones

Out of the centerbacks between both sides, Stones is the most talented and still has another level to reach. He is young but smart and has made great strides under Pep Guardiola as manager. His mistakes earlier this season, has allowed Stones to improve in those areas and it has truly showed in recent matches. I definitely can see Stones being a future defender for the team, while he also gets time with the England National Team.