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Former Arsenal and Manchester City player picks combined XI — with one major star missing out

Former Arsenal and Manchester City player picks combined XI — with one major star missing outGetty Images

The three-horse race for the Premier League title appears to have been whittled down to two, as Liverpool's recent form sees them five points back with just three games left to play.

That leaves Arsenal and Manchester City to battle over the league crown, just like last season. However, the Gunners don't appear to be slowing down like they did last year, putting pressure on City to keep winning to try to secure their fourth straight title.

Both teams are blessed with world-class talent, and a former player who suited up for both sides has put together a combined XI that he believes would "cruise" to the top of the table.

Speaking to OLBG, Paul Dickov named the players that he would choose for a combined team — and there appears to be no room in the side for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.

“I would have to go with Ederson in goal, and I'll have Kyle Walker over Ben White at right back," Dickov said. "John Stones has got to be in there; he's been sensational over the last couple of seasons and he’s finally getting the credit he deserves. 

“Centre-back is the toughest choice as there’s a good argument to have both Gabriel and [William] Saliba, who have both been amazing this season, but I have to include [John] Stones and I would have Saliba alongside him. 

“At left-back, I’ll choose one of the unsung heroes at City over the last few seasons which is Nathan Ake, he’s been brilliant and put in some super performances, going under the radar a little. 

“Moving up the field and decisions don’t get any easier but I have to go with Rodri roaming the midfield, I think he's the best in the world in that defensive midfield position. However, I think Declan Rice has been sensational for Arsenal, the way he's handled the price tag and the pressure is commendable, and at times he's been outstanding for them. 

“Rice goes into the midfield alongside Rodri, and you can’t leave out Kevin de Bruyne. That leaves me with a simple but sensational forward line up of [Phil] Foden, [Bukayo] Saka and [Erling] Haaland. That team would surely cruise the Premier League!”

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