Champions League: Combined Liverpool & Manchester City XI

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED - COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 531578890 and 899524772) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola. Liverpool and Manchester City have been drawn together in the Champions League Quarter Finals of the 2017/18 season. ***LEFT IMAGE*** WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns on May 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED - COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 531578890 and 899524772) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola. Liverpool and Manchester City have been drawn together in the Champions League Quarter Finals of the 2017/18 season. ***LEFT IMAGE*** WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns on May 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED – COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 531578890 and 899524772) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola. Liverpool and Manchester City have been drawn together in the Champions League Quarter Finals of the 2017/18 season. ***LEFT IMAGE*** WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns on May 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 23: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. Combined Liverpool & Manchester City XI. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED – COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 531578890 and 899524772) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool (L) and Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola. Liverpool and Manchester City have been drawn together in the Champions League Quarter Finals of the 2017/18 season. ***LEFT IMAGE*** WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The Hawthorns on May 15, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 23: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Manchester, England. Combined Liverpool & Manchester City XI. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

To preview the emphatic Champions League tie between Liverpool and Manchester City, I have compiled my combined Liverpool & Manchester City XI.

The Champions League quarterfinal fixture which has caught the eyes of most is that of Liverpool vs Manchester City. Many are predicting the score, looking back at previous encounters, etc. but I decided to compare the individual players. That said, I have created a combined Liverpool & Manchester City XI.

Liverpool put an end to City’s league unbeaten run, but will they be able to get the better of them in the Champions League? Many are predicting Liverpool to get the edge over Pep Guardiola’s men, but are City just too strong? There are many unanswered questions.

It will be an end-to-end game, there is no denying that. Both teams pride themselves on a fiery attack, with the iconic Liverpool front three scoring goals for fun this season. It may be a case of which defense wants it more, and while many shake off Liverpool’s defensive prowess, it’s important to remember that they have a rather impressive defensive record.

If you want to read into fixture in more depth, we have previewed the match, as well as giving our prediction. Without further ado, here is my combined Liverpool & Manchester City XI.