'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Midfielders
Trending
Defensive midfielder - Jordan Henderson
The Liverpool captain has grown in stature and is currently playing his best football in a red shirt. Everyone had doubted his ability to play as a holding midfielder but he has proved his detractors wrong. He is inarguably the best midfielder in England stats wise as he has the most passes, most forward passes and most attempted long balls in Europe this season.
Left wing - Kevin De Bruyne
The Belgian has been sensational for City and it was his presence that got City through the last few games. De Bruyne is an intelligent player and will be relishing playing against a susceptible Liverpool defence.
Though Roberto Firmino has been immense for the Reds, he just misses out to de Bruyne with the Belgian leading the Brazilian in both the goals and assists department.
Centre midfield - Adam Lallana
Lallana's form is a testament to Klopp's work at Liverpool and the Englishman is playing some of his best football this season. He has been absolutely brilliant for the Reds and has now included goals in his locker which he lacked in his previous years.
His presence gives Liverpool an extra dimension going forward and though he may not get the attention of the Coutinhos and De Bruynes, Lallana is slowly proving to be his side's most valuable player.
Centre midfield - David Silva
Guardiola has often spoken highly of the Spanish maestro as his presence has always been huge for City since his arrival. He dictates the play like no other in the league and when on song, Silva produces moments of magic consistently. The Spaniard has been decent enough for the Citizens this term and edges out Georginio Wijnaldum in this lineup.
Right wing - Sadio Mane
The Senegalese forward has been absolutely gobsmacking for the Reds and is their top scorer this season with eight goals. His directness and selfless play has been appreciated and he is turning out to be the perfect Klopp player. If Liverpool manage to win a trophy this year, Sadio Mane will probably be termed as the signing of the summer.
