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#4 Hit: Bernardo Silva
Relentless energy, guile, passing range, technical ability: Bernardo Silva has it all. The 24-year-old, who didn't score nor assist here, should feel frustrated that he didn't earn at least one goal contribution to his name.
He proved pivotal in the build-up for Sterling's first goal, teed up Aguero before the Argentine's glaring open goal miss and was a constant pain for Chelsea to deal with.
Two tackles, interceptions and four clearances from the right-hand side of a three-pronged attack, is near unheard of. Unfazed, he did a great job of isolating Eden Hazard and delivered the type of unselfish, priceless display that Pep longs for.
Excellent in transition and a defensive nuisance out of possession, he did the things that rarely show up in match statistics but can help lift supporters off their feet - infectious pressing, ball recoveries aplenty and unafraid to display his technical quality where possible.
It's why Bernardo has made a seamless transition after staggered minutes last term - reliable and ever-present in midfield under Pep, he's only missed one league game and started 23 to date in 2018/19.
Critics continue to herald Fernandinho and how much his presence is missed when unavailable, but Silva continues developing into a dependable performer and long may it continue.
