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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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March 12th 2017, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; EPL Premier league football, Liverpool versus Burnley; Andre Gray of Burnley leaps to block the cross of Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool (Photo by David Blunsden/Action Plus via Getty Images)
March 12th 2017, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; EPL Premier league football, Liverpool versus Burnley; Andre Gray of Burnley leaps to block the cross of Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool (Photo by David Blunsden/Action Plus via Getty Images) /

Second Center Midfielder – Philippe Coutinho

After a superb season last year for Liverpool, Coutinho is trying to match those numbers this year. His seven goals and seven assists in all competitions shows his versatility for the team, while he is a long-range threat with his right foot. The Brazilian missed some time earlier this year, but is back in the line-up for Jurgen Klopp. He, like De Bruyne, can pick apart an opposing defense, while always looking to find the best option offensively. Paired with Adam Lallana and Sadio Mane, Coutinho probably has the best midfield talent next to him since Steven Gerrard left the club.