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Marouane Fellaini – CM
Ever since Fellaini joined United people have been expecting the Belgian to be sold. When Mourinho came in, everyone felt it would finally happen but he’s still here and for good reason.
Fellaini has become the midfield destroyer for United and adds crucial balance to the side. Without that balance, United’s defensive stability will be inexistent.
Fernandinho - CM
Before you stop reading this article because Paul Pogba is not in hear me out! Fernandinho has been very important to what City do on the pitch and their playing style. Just like Fellaini, he is irreplaceable for Guardiola at the moment.
Paul Pogba is United’s best midfielder in terms of caliber, but in the two games, he’s played so far he’s been brilliant in one and ordinary in the other. Based on current form he probably just falls short of the other two mentioned in central midfield.
Raheem Sterling – LW
Raheem Sterling has been quite the surprise package this season. He was bought for a very hefty fee from Liverpool last summer transfer window but suffered from poor form which continued through the Euros.
But he’s started with a bang this season and Pep Guardiola has instilled some much-needed confidence in the youngster. He was also England’s best player against Slovakia in that lackluster performance.
Kevin De Bruyne – RW
De Bruyne was probably City’s second best player last season after one Sergio Aguero. He was only a substitute for the first game but has been his brilliant self in the last two matches.
With already 2 assists to his name, it won’t be easy to contain him, especially from set pieces.
David Silva – Attacking Midfield
Now in Guardiola’s system for Manchester City, Silva plays alongside Fernandinho but has the freedom to go forward, with the full backs also coming inside to add extra cover through the middle.
But there is no doubt on his day there isn’t a more talented playmaker than Silva and he has been in very good form of late.
