The Portugal international's performances have stepped up a level this season - and his manager is keen to single him out for praise
Pep Guardiola says Bernardo Silva has been Manchester City's "most effective" player this season.
Silva joined City for £43.5million ($57.8m) in 2017 after playing a starring role in Monaco's title-winning season in Ligue 1 and run to the Champions League semi-finals.
Silva made 53 appearances as City won the Premier League and Carabao Cup in 2017-18 but has only graduated to the status of being a virtually guaranteed starter during his second season at the club.
Kevin De Bruyne's injury problems have seen the 24-year-old excel with some tireless performances in a central playmaking role, while he scored his ninth goal of the campaign during Tuesday's 7-0 Champions League demolition of Schalke, helping seal a 10-2 aggregate triumph in the last-16 tie.
Those performances prompted City to offer him a new contract, with the Portugal international putting pen-to-paper on a new deal this week that will keep him at Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2025.
Speaking ahead of City's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Swansea City on Saturday, Guardiola was fulsome in his praise of the midfielder and believes he has even outshone the likes of Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero this season.
"We judge our players by what they do on the pitch and he has maybe been the most effective player this season on the pitch and in training sessions," he said.
"I have said what a lovely guy he is and how he is appreciated because of the way he behaves.
"I'm grateful and delighted. It is an honour for us because it means he wants to stay."
City’s thumping win over Schalke on Tuesday keeps alive their hopes of securing a historic quadruple, with the Carabao Cup already secured after last month’s penalty shootout win over Chelsea.
After Saturday’s FA Cup trip to Swansea, Guardiola’s side will return to Premier League action against relegation-threatened Fulham the following week.
City currently hold a one-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the table with just eight games remaining.
They will also face Premier League opposition in the Champions League after they were drawn against Tottenham in the quarter-finals.
depbnpz
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pep love this guy and the guy is also doing what pep want.
saodeikru
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But but Ronaldo has poor teammates in Portugal
saodeikru
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Sterling???
YCSopheakJR
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I’ve known he will since last season.
BismackMumali
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How about Sane
cukceostu
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barca and man united spend big on one player like coutinho ,dembele and Alexis. citizens can spend coutinho's price to buy 3 unplayable players
rihcknopr
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Bernardo is the best player perfect person absolutely correct Mr. Pep g
cukceostu
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credit to him.I didn't what is in him when he signed for city. difficult to handle when playing against. true poison and nightmare to defenders. his skills are amazing
Ceyaeim
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Utd and City don't half ruin the game . Paying multi millions for players and then huge wages , shame on them both
real Madrid and Barcelona don't buy expensive players😂😂😂
Ceyaeim
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Utd and City don't half ruin the game . Paying multi millions for players and then huge wages , shame on them both
yeah coz the best players are cheap😉
Ceyaeim
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One of City's most pointless nothing bench warmer players
what do you mean?
pudbprstu
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that's Very Right Mr Pep
Danoni85
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You can get 3 Bernardo Silvas for the price of one Sanchez
Hello bro......I clicked on the link you shared during the Arsenal Rennes game. It was so good. I want to ask, does the site show EPL and UCL games? Is it the same link or its different for each game? Expecting your reply. Thanks
Royjohn
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Bernardo has impressed me so much this season , Pep is correct, he keep improving in every match, he never get tired.
DzekoDienQdoh
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of course HE is
Kharrl
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Aguero,Sane,De Bryune : Are we a joke to you?
You are a Barcelona fan...am not surprised
filah96
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Utd and City don't half ruin the game . Paying multi millions for players and then huge wages , shame on them both
Why should that be your concern if u aren't paying the players wages, plus, the most expensive players are always the best players and players are paid higher in order to stay... Don't depress yourself fellow mate.
alibekzafarov10
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The cityzens are out for all the titles this season
you are a blind
Mikemaluba
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The cityzens are out for all the titles this season
elMago21city
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but won't win the league for sure
Still has more titles than any player at Liverpool. Oh wait Milner has won titles at city as well
lasblnoprz
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Aguero,Sane,De Bryune : Are we a joke to you?
you're boring
wamblny
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Born CityZen ! He is the Perfect Substitute For D.Silva
Cityhala
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very corret
zobabnpuy
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He is incridible! One of the footballer going to become even better and better
Wesdilmst
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he's a great player
sizdelpy
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Aguero,Sane,De Bryune : Are we a joke to you?
Ergantekehe
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And he will only get better, awesome player
terminus
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You can get 3 Bernardo Silvas for the price of one Sanchez
Chris11
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Lovely guy such a team player extremely talented and modest with it .
Parker09
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He makes the Blue boys sing...
Rosaboss
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Class.... United fan.
gaopeiost
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He worked his way into Pep's 11.. plays his heart out every game.. deserves his contract..
tedadkpsy
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but won't win the league for sure
JacobJane
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One of City's most pointless nothing bench warmer players
opportun
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Utd and City don't half ruin the game . Paying multi millions for players and then huge wages , shame on them both
opportunity
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I would kindly ask for urine sample, the energy level is crazy...
Babysong
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Beautiful footballer, he always appears to have more time and space than most others
yankeesin
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City's Herrera
LoveJUV
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This guy is a joy to watch and yet to peak. He's going to be an even bigger thorn in other teams sides.
Solimonan
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Best player in the Premiere League for what he earns. The ball just sticks to his feet, such a joy to watch.
James23
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we want gold! gold!! cos we've got two silvers you know....David and Bernardo. we are indestructible cos we've got agueroooo, and he is gold.
greece
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What a GREAT player Bernardo Silva is ! At 5' 8" , he doesn't have to be tall and big to score 18 goals for CITY so far !! And what a gifted left foot he has ...