Manchester City's Predicted Starting XI for the 2019/20 season

Central Midfielder - Kevin de Bruyne

The Belgian will be out to prove a point this season

Kevin de Bruyne was arguably the best player in the league in Pep Guardiola's maiden Premier League title-winning campaign. His vision, his passing range and his eye for the goal made him an indispensable part of the City team. Yet, tragedy struck last season, where recurring injuries showed him that no player is irreplaceable under Guardiola.

This season, the Belgian will be out to prove a point and reclaim his status in the team. He is still the best in his position for City, so provided he stays fit, de Bruyne should see a lot of game time from the midfield.

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Left Forward - Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling was brilliant for City last season

The reigning Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year, as well as the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year, will have a bigger part to play this season, owing to Leroy Sane's injury.

Raheem Sterling is extremely versatile on the field, which means that he can play in any of the front three positions with equal ease. However, the Englishman has been most effective from the left and he is expected to continue his brilliant form in the new season too.

While Sterling's speed and trickery is always a handful for defenders, the Englishman can also pick a pass and set his teammates up. He was also brilliant in front of goal last season, so once again, a lot will be expected of him this year.