Liverpool vs Arsenal: Combined XI

Central Midfield

Aaron Ramsey and Emre Can

Since we're going with a 4-2-3-1 formation, it's a tough ask picking two central midfielders from the list of available options.

One of the positions goes to Aaron Ramsey. The Welsh midfielder has the lungs of a horse and does not stop running over 90 minutes.

The back-three at Arsenal has given him some freedom to make runs into the final third where he does get himself into positions to score or create chances.

Alongside him was a choice between two powerful midfielders. While it is tempting to pick Granit Xhaka, we've gone with Emre Can. Xhaka has definitely improved since his arrival in England with his range of passing and holding on to the ball but he is prone to the odd error that has cost Arsenal points.

On the other hand, Can has proved to be a capable passer and a strong tackler in midfield. There were times last season when he supplanted Jordan Henderson in the lineup after the latter struggled with injuries.

The German also managed to get on the score sheet twice against Hoffenheim with his late arrival in the box.