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

CM: David Silva

The Spanish international has been one of the stars of the show at The Etihad since their rise to success, after the money came in, and can still play that influential role today.

His creative spark and ability to beat a man means that on any day the 30-year-old can come from nowhere to change a game, regardless of how those around him are playing.