The Spaniard returned to the starting lineup for the game after missing last weekend's win over Arsenal and in doing so wrote his name into the record books once again.
In stepping onto the pitch at the Etihad Silva joined Richard Dunne and Joe Hart as one of only three players to have made 250 Premier League appearances for City.
The classy playmaker joined the club from Valencia back in 2010 and has gone on to make over 300 appearances in all competitions.
Widely considered to be one of the best creative players in the Premier League, Silva battled against difficult personal circumstances last season to record the second most productive season of his City career with 10 goals in 40 games in all competitions and is now hoping to repeat the feat as City look to retain their Premier League title.
19 August 2018