Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Stoke City

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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March 5th 2017, Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England; EPL Premier league football, Sunderland FC versus Manchester City; Raheem Sterling of Manchester City shoots at goal but the whistle has already gone for off side (Photo by Peter Haygarth/Action Plus via Getty Images)
March 5th 2017, Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England; EPL Premier league football, Sunderland FC versus Manchester City; Raheem Sterling of Manchester City shoots at goal but the whistle has already gone for off side (Photo by Peter Haygarth/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Right Midfielder – Raheem Sterling

At 22, Raheem Sterling still has a bright future in Manchester. His play this season has been a great sight to see, while he forms himself into a top attacking midfielder not only in England but in Europe. His nine goals and 13 assists in all competitions, shows his numbers have increased since last season. Sterling, like Sane, brings superb pace to the line-up and is a deadly threat when challenged in one-on-one situations. While he continues to play with confidence, I see Sterling’s numbers continue to rise.

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