Combined Best XI: Southampton vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Apr 14, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City holds off Cuco Martina of Southampton during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 02: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal breaks past Kevin De Bruyne of Man City during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on April 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

First Center Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne

As long as Kevin De Bruyne keeps putting in strong performances, he will remain in the combined starting XI. His 11 assists are tied for the league-lead in the EPL, while he has five goals in all competitions this season. Despite seeing his goals go down, De Bruyne’s work-ethic on the pitch is second to none. He puts in a lot of work that sometimes goes un-noticed, while always having the skill to perform a magical pass or goal. The Belgian international is still a top midfielder not only in England, but in Europe, and will be crucial to Manchester City’s efforts for a top-four finish.