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Manchester United v Manchester City combined XI

By Kian Long

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City takes a shot on goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 27, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City takes a shot on goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 27, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Referee Andre Marriner speaks to Nemanja Matic of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Referee Andre Marriner speaks to Nemanja Matic of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Centre midfield: Nemanja Matic

Paul Pogba’s absence would have looked a lot worse if Jose Mourinho didn’t land the former Chelsea midfielder in the Summer. He’s integrated well into the Manchester United setup, making the midfield his own when Paul Pogba hasn’t been there.

The Serbian midfielder isn’t the type of player to produce quality moments each match, he’s more of a cult hero in the sense of just getting things done. He isn’t afraid to do the ‘dirty work’, which is essential to have in any team. With that being said, he has to have a place in this Manchester United v Manchester City combined XI.

He’ll be coming up against some top quality in Kevin de Bruyne, but it’s nothing he’s not used to, given his clashes with the Belgian in his Chelsea days. Don’t expect to Nemanja Matic to come out of the match with a hat-trick to his name, or a whole bundle of assists, but just look out for him in the one on one duels, because he’ll be looking to control the midfield.

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