Bernardo Silva hails City squad competition

The competition for places in the City squad is high but the Portuguese star believes this is bringing out the best in everyone. 

"It is a fantastic squad. Even with Kevin injured we still have a lot of options," he said

"The players on the bench (on Sunday) were some of the best players in the Premier League.

"We know the squad we have and everyone has to work hard to have a place in the team. That's good because it keeps everyone entertained and everyone knows how hard he has to work to play."

Regarding the injury to de Brunye, Bernardo was looking at it with a positive spin. 

"Obviously Kevin is one of the most important players for our team. Last season he was - if not the best player in the Premier League - one of the best," he continued.

"He is a fantastic player, one of the best midfielders in the world. It's kind of a blow for us but we have other options as well. It means opportunities are opening for other players and that is good as well."