Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Aguero have been star performers for Arsenal and Manchester City... but who would you rather have in your team?

When Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday, not only will two of the best teams in the Premier League be going head to head, but two of the league's brightest stars. Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Aguero have been the focal points for their sides, plundering 26 league goals between them. The two would be almost certain to make up any composite Premier League XI, but if you could only have one, who would you choose? Sportsmail's reporters reveal which of the South American duo they would pick?

Martin Keown - Aguero

It’s a close call because they are both top-quality players who have the ability to absolutely embarrass defenders with their pace and skill. But I think I’d take Aguero over Sanchez. He is in the top three strikers we have ever seen in the Premier League and has been performing at incredible levels of consistency since he first arrived. It’s still early days for Sanchez, but he has certainly made a stunning start to his career at Arsenal. 

Neil Ashton - Aguero

His hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the Champions League at the Etihad was something special. He also kept his cool with the last chance of the game against QPR to win the title for Manchester City. Sanchez has been brilliant for Arsenal but Aguero is ruthless in front of goal.  

Rob Draper - Sanchez

This is almost impossible! In terms of ability, goal-scoring, finishing and technique it’s hard to split them. But if you insist I’ll go for Sanchez because he’s injured less and because of the energy he gives to them team. Like Luis Suarez, he galvanises the entire team with his pressing. It’s not that Aguero doesn’t do his fair share but Sanchez is exceptional. And when you see your star player working that hard, it means every other player has to follow the example. 

Chris Wheeler - Sanchez 

On current form, it would have to be Sanchez – not least because he can stay fit. Aguero is the better finisher but he missed a large portion of last season with muscle injuries and only returned to action for Manchester City last weekend after another seven-game absence. Sanchez has set the Premier League alight for Arsenal and also offers more in terms of where he can play across the front and work-rate.