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Published on 2024-03-31 07:51:05
Manchester City and Arsenal are set to go head-to-head in the Premier League on Sunday, prompting us to create a combined XI for the two teams. Taking injuries into consideration, the absence of players like Kyle Walker and John Stones has made the selection process easier.
Starting with the goalkeeping position, Ederson from Manchester City gets the nod over David Raya from Arsenal, despite Raya’s impressive clean sheet record this season. Moving on to the defense, Benjamin White fills in at right-back in the absence of Walker, and Ruben Dias partners with Gabriel Magalhaes at center-back. Gabriel gets the edge over William Saliba due to his consistent performances this season.
In the full-back positions, Nathan Ake from Manchester City takes up the left-back spot, while Jakub Kiwior misses out. In the midfield, Rodri from Manchester City and Kevin De Bruyne make the cut, with Declan Rice from Arsenal joining them. Rice has been standout this season, earning his place in the combined XI.
On the wings, Bukayo Saka from Arsenal features on the right, while Phil Foden from Manchester City is positioned on the left. Foden’s flexibility to play multiple positions sees him on the wing for this lineup. Lastly, Erling Haaland from Manchester City leads the line as the top striker in the world currently.
This combined XI reflects the best of both Manchester City and Arsenal, taking into account form and injuries ahead of their upcoming clash in the Premier League.
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