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Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool

By Larry Henry

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Emre Can of Liverpool and Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on December 31, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Emre Can of Liverpool and Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on December 31, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 27: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Liverpool at The King Power Stadium on February 27, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 27: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Liverpool at The King Power Stadium on February 27, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Second Striker – Roberto Firmino

Since joining from Hoffenheim, Roberto Firmino has been one of Liverpool’s consistent players. He is close to surpassing his goal total from last season, while he has been a regular in Klopp’s line-up. With Daniel Sturridge‘s injury problems, and Divock Origi‘s inconsistency, Firmino has been able to move from an attacking midfielder to forward. The 25-year-old brings nice pace to the Liverpool attack, while also bringing a warrior mentality to the forward position. Firmino has a lot of good years coming in the future, with his role for Brazil also growing.

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