Manchester City-Liverpool Combined XI | Premier League 2020-21

Right midfielder: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Kevin De Bruyne recovered from his injury struggles to hit full throttle last season.

The PFA Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season, Kevin De Bruyne was back to his rip-roaring best even as Manchester City struggled for consistency.

He equalled Thierry Henry's record for most assists in a season with 20 last season, while also netting another 13 goals himself. His craft and elegance on the ball was unparalleled, and Manchester City will look up to him once again for creative inspiration to defeat the Reds.

Kevin De Bruyne has scored 🔟 goals and provided 🔟 assists in his last 20 starts. Different level.#SHUMCI pic.twitter.com/RWA4KH6Aci

— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) October 31, 2020

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Central midfielder: Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)

Liverpool's captain fantastic is also one of the world's best midfielders.

Liverpool have become one of the most complete and cohesive sides in Europe, but the glue that keeps them all together is Jordan Henderson, the skipper who provides balance to the side and also acts as a protective screen to the back four.

Athletic, hard-working and terrific in both boxes, Henderson is the cog that keeps the Liverpool juggernaut rolling.

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Left midfielder: Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Phil Foden is growing in influence at Manchester City.

To make a case for himself in a team packed to the rafters with established stars speaks volumes about his talents, but that's exactly what Phil Foden did last season.

The 20-year old fireball stood out for his swashbuckling performances, scoring eight times and making seven assists in all competitions, including a peach of a strike against Liverpool in Manchester City's 4-0 win over the champions.

22 - Phil Foden has been directly involved 22 goals in 33 starts for Man City in all competitions (12 goals, 10 assists). Protégé. pic.twitter.com/3eco0Wat0u

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 21, 2020