Bernardo Silva fires bold warning to Arsenal as Man City aim to chase down Gunners in nerve-shredding title race
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has not minced his words when assessing this season's Premier League title race, while sticking the boot into leaders Arsenal. The Gunners could have gone nine points clear earlier this month, but as it stands, Mikel Arteta's men are just four points ahead of City. Now, the Portugal international has vowed to fight Arsenal tooth and nail to finish this campaign on top.Arsenal had the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League last weekend but fell to a 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United. While manager Arteta praised the Red Devils, he said his side were not at their best.The Spaniard told BBC Match of the Day: "You have to give credit to Manchester United. We gave them a goal which is unusual and painful, then they two brilliant moments with incredible goals. We were not at our best. In the first 30 minutes we were in total control, scoring a goal, but after that so many times we gave the ball away in important areas. We started to lose control and dominance and it became a chaotic game. The players deserve a lot of praise for the consistency. "When we lose a game I take the responsibility and I have to protect the players. We just gave it away. If you want to win you have to go through these moments and you can't expect to win every game, that's unrealistic. The margins are extremely small and we made them even smaller. Now we have to react and see what we are made of. Today we were not at our level and we paid the price."Silva confidently stated that during his time at City, which began in 2017 after signing from Monaco, he has won six Premier League titles, while Liverpool have won the other two. Arsenal have finished as runners-up for three straight seasons and Silva was quick to remind the Gunners of that fact. He also said Pep Guardiola's side will never stop fighting.He said: "In my experience here in England, Liverpool have won two league titles and we have won six, so I've never have experienced Arsenal winning the league. But the truth is that at the moment they're in a better position than us. I've recently said that both teams would still drop points, but unfortunately we started the year in a negative form, as we could've gained an emotional advantage and we didn't. And then they could've distanced themselves from us even further, but they didn't, so they gave us a bit of hope. There's still a lot of games to be played and every season is different. Without a doubt we still have hope and ambition to fight for this Premier League."After City beat Galatasaray 2-0 in their last Champions League outing on Wednesday, as they reached the last 16 of the competition along with Arsenal, Silva said they are building up a head of steam again. The 31-year-old added that this team have a lot of "potential".He told BBC Radio Manchester: "I feel this team has a lot of potential to be much better than it is now, but we are definitely in a much better place than we were three or even six months ago. From the inside, it feels like we are growing every day and if we can get some of the important characters back from injury then this team has a lot of potential."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingArsenal have the chance to go seven points clear of City on Saturday if they beat Leeds United at Elland Road, while Silva's side head to Tottenham a day later as they bid to close that gap. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, who are level on points with City in third, host Brentford on Sunday.
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has not minced his words when assessing this season's Premier League title race, while sticking the boot into leaders Arsenal. The Gunners could have gone nine points clear earlier this month, but as it stands, Mikel Arteta's men are just four points ahead of City. Now, the Portugal international has vowed to fight Arsenal tooth and nail to finish this campaign on top.Arsenal had the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League last weekend but fell to a 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United. While manager Arteta praised the Red Devils, he said his side were not at their best.The Spaniard told BBC Match of the Day: "You have to give credit to Manchester United. We gave them a goal which is unusual and painful, then they two brilliant moments with incredible goals. We were not at our best. In the first 30 minutes we were in total control, scoring a goal, but after that so many times we gave the ball away in important areas. We started to lose control and dominance and it became a chaotic game. The players deserve a lot of praise for the consistency. "When we lose a game I take the responsibility and I have to protect the players. We just gave it away. If you want to win you have to go through these moments and you can't expect to win every game, that's unrealistic. The margins are extremely small and we made them even smaller. Now we have to react and see what we are made of. Today we were not at our level and we paid the price."Silva confidently stated that during his time at City, which began in 2017 after signing from Monaco, he has won six Premier League titles, while Liverpool have won the other two. Arsenal have finished as runners-up for three straight seasons and Silva was quick to remind the Gunners of that fact. He also said Pep Guardiola's side will never stop fighting.He said: "In my experience here in England, Liverpool have won two league titles and we have won six, so I've never have experienced Arsenal winning the league. But the truth is that at the moment they're in a better position than us. I've recently said that both teams would still drop points, but unfortunately we started the year in a negative form, as we could've gained an emotional advantage and we didn't. And then they could've distanced themselves from us even further, but they didn't, so they gave us a bit of hope. There's still a lot of games to be played and every season is different. Without a doubt we still have hope and ambition to fight for this Premier League."After City beat Galatasaray 2-0 in their last Champions League outing on Wednesday, as they reached the last 16 of the competition along with Arsenal, Silva said they are building up a head of steam again. The 31-year-old added that this team have a lot of "potential".He told BBC Radio Manchester: "I feel this team has a lot of potential to be much better than it is now, but we are definitely in a much better place than we were three or even six months ago. From the inside, it feels like we are growing every day and if we can get some of the important characters back from injury then this team has a lot of potential."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingArsenal have the chance to go seven points clear of City on Saturday if they beat Leeds United at Elland Road, while Silva's side head to Tottenham a day later as they bid to close that gap. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, who are level on points with City in third, host Brentford on Sunday.
Bernardo Silva's Determination to Challenge Arsenal
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has made it clear that City will be fighting tooth and nail to chase down leaders Arsenal in the current Premier League campaign. Despite Arsenal's early lead, Silva's confidence and determination to compete at the highest level reflect the fierce competition between the two clubs.
Arsenal's Recent Setback and City's Opportunity
Following Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United, City sees an opportunity to narrow the point gap and intensify the title race. Silva's reminder of City's past success compared to Arsenal's runner-up status in recent years adds fuel to the competition, emphasizing City's hunger to secure another Premier League title.
City's Evolution and Potential for Growth
Silva's comments on City's developmental progress highlight a team that is evolving and improving steadily. With key players returning from injury and a sense of growing confidence within the squad, City is poised to capitalize on their potential and make a strong push for the title.
Upcoming Fixtures and Title Race Implications
As Arsenal faces Leeds United and City takes on Tottenham, the match outcomes will have significant implications on the title race. With Aston Villa also in contention, the competition is intense and promises thrilling twists and turns as the season progresses.
