da bet esporte： Without doubt the glamour tie of this weekend Premier League action is Manchester City vs. Chelsea. The two sides in blue – albeit different shades – are expected to be the duo at the top of the table when the season reaches its climax, with both clubs outranking many of their foes in terms of strength and depth.
da cassino online： With so many world-class options in each squad it’s difficult to put together a combined XI, but we’ve had a good go anyway, and here are the results… this team would walk the league!
[ffc-gallery]
CLICK ON YAYA TOURE TO REVEAL THE COMBINED XI
[/ffc-gallery]
[ad_pod id=’fr2rumours’ align=’center’]
Thibaut Courtois
Even though Joe Hart is a capable Premier League stopper, we’ve plumped for the new kid on the block in the shape of Courtois. The Belgian has made an excellent start to life in English football after three terrific seasons with Atletico Madrid, and he looks to be the real deal. He’s knocked Petr Cech out of the Blues’ XI, which just shows how good he is.
Pablo Zabaleta
‘Pab Zab’ is, perhaps, the best right-back in the league. The Argentine combines no-nonsense defending with an insatiable hunger to get forward and nearly always delivers the right ball at just the right time. No competition in this role in our opinion.
Vincent Kompany
Kompany may not be the all-conquering defender he gets the credit for being, but he’s still one of the very best around. The big Belgian is capable of shackling almost any striker on the planet on his day, with his combination of power, pace and in-game intelligence terrifying. He also has a tendency to pop up with big goals at key times.
Gary Cahill
With John Terry’s powers on the wane, Cahill looks to be the man to lead Chelsea into a new era. The England international seems to have been learning from his experienced team-mate in recent years, and is looking capable of filling his boots for the long-term. Like Kompany, he won’t back out of a battle and he combines that with good technique on the ball.
Gael Clichy
The left-back role is, arguably, where both sides struggle. All in all we think Clichy is the pick of the bunch, with the Frenchman a decent option going forward. The former Arsenal man has kicked on since joining the Sky Blues and is certainly a solid performer, even if he’s a little sloppy defensively.
Yaya Toure
The burly Ivorian may get criticism for a lack of energy and, at times, a look of disinterest, but it’s fair to say he’s a top class midfielder. Best going forward with his combination of quick feet and brute strength, Toure is also a capable player in a more defensive role, which is how we’re using him in the hypothetical XI.
Cesc Fabregas
Six assists in four games. Wow. The former Arsenal captain has slipped back into Premier League life almost seamlessly, and looks now to be a vital cog in Chelsea’s title-challenging team. He makes this XI without even breaking a sweat!
David Silva
The Spanish magician usually occupies a role on the wing for City nowadays, but we’re having him in his, in our option, most dangerous position: the ‘No 10’. Silva is famous for his lazer-guided through balls and composure, which more than make up for a lack of pace – well, in comparison to some of his foes.
Eden Hazard
The little Belgian may not have lit up the league yet this season, but his talents are by no means in doubt. On the flank, there are few others in the division as dangerous, with Hazard able to cut in and drift past even the most robust of defenders.
Sergio Aguero
Although Aguero is most comfortable as a striker, we are plopping him on the wing to keep this side balanced. The Argentine is electric quick and able to find the back of the net from almost anywhere in the box, making him a deadly attacker. Injuries may have been a problem of late, but we’ll stick by him!
Diego Costa
Seven goals. Four games. Enough said… But we will justify this one anyway. Costa looks like he’s the final piece of the Blues’ XI, with his eye for goal simply staggering. His pace, power and use of the dark arts are also admirable (the latter has to be appreciated even though it annoys some) making him the complete centre-forward.