DC: Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal)
An excellent centre-back, Laurent Koscielny is surely a better option than most of Liverpool’s players in that position.
DC: Martin Skrtel (Liverpool)
However, Reds ace Martin Skrtel makes it into our combined XI ahead of Gunners captain Per Mertesacker, who is inconsistent at the top level and usually found wanting in the big games.
MC: Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
In ahead of Francis Coquelin, Jordan Henderson is more of an all-rounder than the Frenchman and should play a major role for Liverpool this season.
MC: Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)
One of the best midfielders in the Premier League, Arsenal star Santi Cazorla is comfortably into our combined XI ahead of any Liverpool players in this area.
