Combined Best XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

By Larry Henry | Apr 26, 2017

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United controls the ball watched by Vincent Kompany during the EFL Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on April 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

First Centerback – Vincent Kompany
With John Stones still out due to a muscle problem, Vincent Kompany’s importance to Manchester City’s back-line has increased. Kompany has started the last few matches, including scoring a goal in the Citizens 3-0 victory at Southampton on April 15th. His leadership is important to Manchester City’s hopes of fixing their defensive problems, while he is always a threat offensively on corners and free kicks. Kompany’s main issue has been staying healthy, but if he can continue this season, there is no reason why he cannot start in 2017-18.