Manchester United vs Manchester City - Combined XI | Premier League 2021-22

Right Winger: Mason Greenwood (Manchester United)

Mason Greenwood has already score more than half of his tally from last season.

Mason Greenwood, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez all had a case for being selected here, making the final selection a tough one. However, the ManchesterUnited star gets the spot for impressing most out of the three.

The youngster has been a huge threat for The Red Devils this season, scoring four times in the league from nine games. That is the most in the squad along with Fernandes and Ronaldo.

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Left Winger: Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Phil Foden is turning into a leader for Manchester City in attack.

Phil Foden has steadily grown in influence since breaking into the Manchester City team four years ago. Last season was arguably his best, as he scored 13 times and made ten assists in all competitions to help his team to a domestic double.

Now he's building on that further with similarly talismanic displays, having contributed nine goals in total. It reflects on his potential to lead City, shining at the tip of their attack.

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Striker: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Ronaldo has kept United afloat with crucial goals.

No surprises here. Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the ground running during his second spell at United. It's almost as if he never left. With nine goals from 12 games across competitions, he has wasted no time in proving his value to the side.

Most of those strikes have either been late winners or equalisers. His sensational volley against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend demonstrated his ability to score from any angle.

Those who questioned his ability to lead the side at 36 are now in awe of the Portuguese ace. He'll be aiming to inspire another big win against United's bitter rivals.