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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/a15525807371b29fc1544d4017a12097740a73ae0873f1725f8e7bebf5552e98.jpg)
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.