Picking a Liverpool – Manchester City Combined XI

RB: Kyle Walker - Manchester City

Walker's thunderbolt v/s Newcastle marked a fitting way to open his City account this season

Walker has been arguably the best right back in the league for a while now, and whilst his crossing hasn’t been exquisite, his other attributes have been of more than enough quality to cement him a spot in this XI. His pace down the flank is a huge asset in both defence and in attack, supplemented with his stamina and his growing positional awareness.

A significant upgrade on City's earlier options, Walker has been an indispensable part of the City defence that, thus far, is the best in the league this season. With a goal under his belt already this season, the former Tottenham man is increasing his influence in both halves of the pitch with each game.