Chelsea vs Man City combined XI: Blues at the back, Citizens at the front
Right forward: Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City
To begin City’s complement of attackers, Riyad Mahrez has twinkled his way into this eleven with a fine scoring record, an equally adept capacity for setting up team mates and an assortment of outrageous skills. Mahrez highlighted two of these qualities against Chelsea, mazing inside onto his left to place a shot into the corner past the sprawling Arrizabalaga in the clubs’ last match.
Striker: Sergio Aguero, Manchester City
Take nothing away from Tammy Abraham and his announcement to the rest of the division. Achieving 13 goals is never easy, especially for a striker still learning the trade and having been recently pegged back by injuries. Perhaps he has taken tips from Sergio Aguero, still the most clinical striker in the land and a true credit to the sport. A Golden Boot would be befitting for the highest scoring overseas player in Premier League history in what could be his final farewell in Manchester.
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Left wing: Raheem Sterling, Manchester City
Raheem Sterling has grown not only as a player—but as person—since Guardiola took over in 2016. His contributions on the pitch have been more than matched of those off it, becoming a leader and voice against many of the issues effecting our modern society. His form had dipped pre-lockdown, gratefully scoring the opener against Arsenal in City’s first game back to add to his growing tally. He is not only a part of English footballs future, but a figurehead for the future of the worldwide sport and global advocacy.