Silva Shines Again As Manchester City Defeats Watford

Bernardo Silva bagged two goals as Manchester City moves to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at Watford on Saturday.

Silva was described by manager Pep Guardiola as the best player in the English top flight this week and showed why with two sumptuous finishes to back up his cushioned volley against Aston Villa in midweek.

“Thanks to Bernardo because he made me not wrong,” said City boss Guardiola. “I know he’s so humble, there are top players in the Premier League and he is doing so well.”

City have now won seven matches with their form looking ominously like the beginning of a similar run to the 21-game winning streak that started last December and saw them streak towards the title.

But Silva warned they face a tougher challenge this season from Liverpool and Chelsea.