4-4-2: This is the unstoppable Man United and Man City combined XI

DM: Ilkay Gundogan

The German international was one of Guardiola’s key targets over the summer, and despite a poor injury history the former Barcelona boss got his man.

The former Borussia Dortmund man is on the verge of returning to full fitness and would be a lynchpin in this combined XI, with great defensive awareness and brilliant passing ability, the 25-year-old can bring great confidence to the midfield, and is the perfect anchor for the diamond.