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

Centre Forward - Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero narrowly missed out on the Premier League Golden Boot last season

The Argentinean's summer has hardly gone according to plan after Argentina finished third in the Copa America. However, there's no doubt that Sergio Aguero is the man to lead the City attack once again this season, even though Pep Guardiola does have the option of Gabriel Jesus.

The Argentinean is City's record goalscorer in the league and narrowly missed out on the Premier League Golden Boot last season. Aguero will be desperate to hit the ground running this year and his form could define City's fortunes this season.

Right Forward - Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva is one of the contenders for the Ballon d'Or this season

Bernardo Silva was a revelation last season. From ensuring that City did not miss the talismanic Kevin de Bruyne to becoming the heartbeat of the team, the Portuguese had a memorable journey in 2018/19. After winning the domestic treble, Silva also won the UEFA Nations Cup with Portugal, where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

The Portuguese is equally adept at playing in the midfield or the front three, but it is in a free role in attack that Bernardo Silva does the most damage. Despite being cruelly snubbed in the 10-man FIFA's Best Men's Player of the Year Award, the Spaniard continues to be among the contenders for the 2019 Ballon d'Or. Bernardo Silva will once again be one of Guardiola's key component this season.

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Edited by Debjyoti Samanta