Owen Hargreaves has moved to explain how Bernardo Silva has progressed the game to be the perfect Pep Guardiola player. The 27-year-old was heavily linked with a transfer away from Manchester City this summer, but has instead turned in a number of high-quality performances, leading Guardiola and his star-studded team to the Premier League summit after 17 games.
Silva was replaced by Ilkay Gundogan at half-time against Leeds United last night, though Guardiola clarified that decision as an injury 'precaution', which will come as welcome relief to City supporters.
Bernardo has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 22 appearances this season. For the most-part he has been City's top performer — although the Portuguese sensation
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