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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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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield on March 12, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield on March 12, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Right Midfielder – Sadio Mane

Overall, Mane has been Liverpool’s best player this season and doesn’t show any signs of stopping. After back-to-back double-digit goal seasons with Southampton, Mane has netted 12 goals in league play for the Reds this season. His play down the wing adds another element to Liverpool’s exciting attacking play, while he is a match-winner every time he is on the pitch.. just ask Tottenham. The 24-year-old has the potential to be one of the league’s best midfielders, while he also features consistently for the Senegalese National Team. For Manchester City to win on Sunday, they will need to limit Mane’s chances offensively while also pressure him in his passing attempts.