Combined Best XI FA Cup: Arsenal vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Apr 21, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Danny Welbeck of Arsenal takes on 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) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Maya Yoshida of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on April 15, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

Second Center Midfielder – Kevin De Bruyne

Just as important as Ozil is to Arsenal, De Bruyne has been to Manchester City. His 13 assists in EPL play is good for the league lead, despite his goals taking a hit this season. De Bruyne added two assists in last weekend’s victory at Southampton, his first multi-assist game of the season. Under Pep, De Bruyne has seen his role change slightly, playing more defensively at times, while putting in a lot of yardage for the team’s strategy. The Belgian is one of the top midfielders in Europe, and will continue to improve under a world-class manager.

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