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#3 Bernardo Silva
The Portuguese has improved by leaps and bounds this season and was selected to start in the front right position against Chelsea. Guardiola knew what Silva brought into the game; his qualities were for all to see, but he also had certain steel to his game which was essential on the night.
Silva set the mood of the night, by taking up a delightful position in the wide right after City had won a free kick outside the Chelsea box. De Bruyne found the Portuguese, who powered into the box and his cut-back found Sterling, abet with a little deflection, and the Englishman scored.
His movement throughout the game was special and his touch, his skills and his reading of the game were exceptional. But Silva did not just spend his time in the opposition half, he regularly tracked back and ensured that Marcos Alonso found no joy going forward.
When Guardiola took off De Bruyne and brought on Mahrez, Silva dropped down into the midfield and ensured that City never took the foot off the pedal. The Portuguese is a vital component in this City team and his brilliance against Chelsea helped City win the game.
