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Neither are defensive minded, both better at breaking with the ball and assisting the attack. Whilst I am sure they could both do a job against the lesser teams, away to the big boys, you need a 3 man midfield, with an anchor.
I see but I would definitely call Sissoko defensive minded, not sure about Ndombele but I accept your point.
For me the reason I would start both is because Ndombele is extremely press resistant and has already mastered how to play against City's press, Sissoko is in the team to cover KWP and burst into spaces on the counter which there will be inevitably be against City.
Lamela, Eriksen and Lucas behind Kane, Lamela because he will press City from the front and set the tone.