At the end of the game, Guardiola was quizzed about David Silva and the manager simply praised the will of Silva comparing it to that of an animal. In recent weeks, Silva has been instrumental in the title challenge. His game-changing goals in the past three games have come at a crucial time, and have eased the pressure on the strikers in the Manchester City team.
If De Bruyne was the pacesetter in the early stages of the Premier League, it is now Silva who has taken over the reins. His deceptive turns and the ability to read the game two or three passes ahead of the opposition makes him a problem for any side facing City.
