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Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Combined XI

By Scott Stewart

Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane (18) celebrates after scoring against the MLS All Stars during the first half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick
Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane (18) celebrates after scoring against the MLS All Stars during the first half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: A frustrated Raheem Sterling of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on January 15, 2017, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: A frustrated Raheem Sterling of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park on January 15, 2017, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

LM: Christian Eriksen vs. Raheem Sterling

In the four-man midfield including those shelled out wide, Christian Eriksen is pitted against Raheem Sterling to make room for Dembele and Wanyama comparisons with Toure and Silva (spoiler!) with Fernandinho out for the weekend.

At first glance, Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling seems to have the advantage with a higher percentage of successful take-ons as well as a better passing percentage. From a raw goals/assists standpoint, though, Eriksen is 100% the favorite.

When it looked like Eriksen’s slump seemingly had no clear end, the Danish midfielder burst onto the scene and has scored five goals with eight assists in his 20 appearances compared to five goals but four assists for Sterling. For City fans who want to cite the amount of attacking talent surrounding Sterling compared to Eriksen, one word: Dele.

Plus, Eriksen has created significantly more chances (58) compared to Sterling (29) and has also completed more key passes (50) than the Englishman (25). While Sterling certainly hasn’t been a disappointment this season, the re-emergence of Eriksen gives him the advantage.

Selection: Christian Eriksen

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