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straight to your inboxReal Sociedad have completed the signing of former Manchester City midfielder David Silva.The Spaniard officially left the Premier League club on Saturday after their 3-1 loss to Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals.It brought his decade at the Etihad Stadium to an end and City revealed on Monday they would honour the playmaker with a statue.Soon after Silva, who had been linked with a move to Lazio, penned a two-year deal with Real Sociedad to complete a return to

straight to your inbox David Silva has picked out two games that changed the course of Manchester City's history as he reflected on his ten years at the club. Silva has played his final game for City, bringing to an end a decorated decade at the Etihad where he will be remembered as one of the club's best ever players.

straight to your inboxDavid Silva is to be honoured with a statue outside the Etihad Stadium, to be unveiled next summer.The Spain international played his last game for Manchester City, in the 3-1 defeat by Lyon in the Champions League on Saturday night.But he was told by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak that the club had decided his contribution to their success over the past decade – four Premier League titles, five League Cups and two FA Cups in his 436 appearances – merited a permanent tribute

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, August 13.Kyle Walker says a message delivered by Vincent Kompany before he left Manchester City last summer is being used as inspiration in the club's quest to win the Champions League. Walker has revealed the Belgian told his team-mates last season that they should aim to win the Champions League for him, and for fellow City legend David Silva.

hereSilva wrote: "I am touched our fans planned a guard of honour for me tonight but cancelling is the right decision in the circumstances."We will say goodbye together at the right time when it is safe."Enjoy the match at home!"Greater Manchester Police said it had worked closely with the 1894 fans' group.The group had factored in social distancing and all the current guidelines into the planning."Our plans have always had government guidelines in mind and we have always intended the guard of

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Monday, July 27.Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak called David Silva after his final Premier League game for the club on Sunday to thank him for all he’d done at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has challenged his Manchester City teammates to win the Champions League to give David Silva the perfect end to his time at the club..Silva played his final Premier League game for City in the 5-0 win over Norwich on Sunday, and was applauded off the pitch by his teammates and backroom staff.De Bruyne, who scored twice and assisted another in the comfortable win, hailed Silva as one of the best players to grace the league, saying the no.21 will be a huge

straight to your inbox Khaldoon Al Mubarak made sure David Silva knew how much he is loved at Manchester City after the Spaniard's final Premier League game for the club. Silva is calling it a day at the Etihad after a ten-year stint that has seen the Blues win four Premier League titles during a sensational period of their history, with the player set to go down as one of the greatest to have ever played for them.

straight to your inbox David Silva has thanked his Manchester City teammates for their emotional gesture as he was substituted in his final Premier League game. Silva captained City in the league for the final time as he prepares to leave the club this summer.

straight to your inbox David Silva will play his 309th and final Premier League game this afternoon as he captains Manchester City against Norwich this afternoon. Silva, who leaves City at the end of the season, captains the Blues today in the last game of the extended domestic season against the relegated Canaries.

straight to your inboxHere are your Man City morning headlines for Saturday, 25 July.Ten years of excellence will come to an end on Sunday when David Silva prepares to play his final Premier League game for Manchester City against Norwich City.And the Spanish playmaker has sent a moving message to City supporters ahead of the match. “They have shown me so much respect – and respect is the most important thing for me,” he said .

straight to your inboxDavid Silva has hailed “incredible” Pep Guardiola’s work ethic as he enters the final phase of his Manchester City career.The Blues midfielder is expected to play his final Premier League game against Norwich on Sunday, bringing an end to ten years in which he has gathered 11 club trophies.And six of those pieces of silverware have come in his four seasons under Guardiola, who he credits with establishing City as a dominant force in the English game.Silva also won league

straight to your inboxDavid Silva has picked out THAT pass against Manchester United as one of the highlights of his ten years at Manchester City.The Blues legend is expected to play his final Premier League game against Norwich on Sunday, and will leave supporters with a thousand happy memories.And Silva has been talking about some of the high points – and one low period – of his time at City.The Spain international has scored some memorable goals, and made some memorable assists in the last

straight to your inboxDavid Silva has sent a moving message to Manchester City fans as he prepares to play his final Premier League game for the club.Ten years of excellence in English football will come to an end for the 34-year-old Spain international when he lines up against Norwich on Sunday – if manager Pep Guardiola picks him, of course.And Silva says his stay with the Blues has exceeded his “wildest dreams” and that he is a “Blue forever”.In his time at City, Silva has won four Premier

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has included Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva in a strong Manchester City starting XI to face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Guardiola has rotated his side to prepare for this semi-final, which has become City's priority competition.

straight to your inboxRobert Green has paid tribute to Manchester City legend David Silva ahead of his departure from the club this summer and recalled a conversation the pair once had on the pitch.Three years on from the famous meeting between City and QPR that saw the Blues lift the Premier League for the first time and the London club survive relegation, the two teams once again met at the Etihad on the final day.QPR needed to win to survive but instead of the double miracle that occurred in

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, July 17.Manchester City youngster Phil Foden has revealed the lessons he has learned from David Silva as he prepares to step into the shoes of the Spanish playmaker at the end of the season.Silva is set to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, with Foden billed as the 34-year-old’s natural successor, and the 20-year-old has opened up on how his mentor has taught him lessons for the future.“He’s a great player and

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus hailed Pep Guardiola as a “genius” for the tactical tweak which brought his goal against Bournemouth.The Brazil striker made it three goals from three games by netting the second goal in a 2-1 Manchester City win.Jesus was finding it tough against a massed Cherries defence, buoyed by their 4-1 win over Leicester at the weekend, and fighting for their Premier League survival.David Silva had fired City ahead with a brilliant free kick, but Bournemouth had

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, July 16.City legend David Silva’s last-ever competitive match at the Etihad is set to be against Real Madrid next month, for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions League clash.The remainder of the tournament, should City qualify, will take place with all one-leg ties in a special condensed 12-day competition in Lisbon.It’s already been announced that Silva will come back to the Etihad for a proper

straight to your inboxPhil Foden has expanded on how David Silva is helping improve his game at Manchester City, as he prepares to step up when the popular Spaniard departs the Etihad.Silva will leave City at the end of the season after an incredible ten year spell, with Foden widely considered his natural successor.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are planning to give David Silva a big send-off on his final game for the Blues. The little Spanish wizard will be denied the farewell his ten brilliant years of service deserve, as his final season will end without supporters in the ground due to the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola ruled out any chance that Manchester City could persuade David Silva to stay for one more season. The brilliant Blues midfielder starred again as they saw off Bournemouth in a surprisingly tense 2-1 Premier League win.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola credited Bournemouth as Manchester City held out for a 2-1 victory in the Premier League. David Silva's early goal appeared to pave the way for another routine win for the Blues but they were made to work incredibly hard for it by an Eddie Howe team battling relegation.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are furious after Gabriel Jesus was denied a penalty against Bournemouth and have drawn comparisons to the spot-kick Bruno Fernandes won for Manchester United against Aston Villa recently. City were leading 2-0 midway through the second-half when a wonderful move from the Blues saw David Silva play goalscorer Jesus into the area where he was appeared to be brought down by Steve Cook.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has rotated his Manchester City side once again for the visit of struggling Bournemouth, as the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal approaches. Guardiola has made no secret that Saturday's showdown against Arsenal at Wembley is City's priority, after the Blues secured Champions League qualification last week.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden has enjoyed the changing role he has played for Manchester City this season as he becomes a more regular sight in the team.The 20-year-old has had to wait for his opportunities under Pep Guardiola and when they have come lately they have been in a position many are not used to seeing him in.

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday and aiming for a second victory in succession.City have been struggling for success away from home - 4-0 thrashing of newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool at the Etihad was followed by a shock 1-0 defeat at Southampton before they got back to winning ways at home against Newcastle on Wednesday night.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be hoping that their second trip to the south coast in a week will be more successful than the first when they face Brighton on Saturday.City made the long journey south last Sunday and fell to a shock 1-0 defeat at Southampton but came back with a vengeance as they smashed five goals past a hapless Newcastle United on Wednesday.David Silva ran the show as he picked up two assists and capped off a fine performance with a splendid free-kick, with Gabriel

straight to your inboxIt was bittersweet for Manchester City fans on Wednesday night as they watched David Silva roll back the years and lead the Blues to a dominant home win.Silva set up two goals and capped off a brilliant individual performance with a peach of a free kick in the second half, as City ran out 5-0 winners.The club legend will leave the Etihad at the end of the season, and City fans will not be able to see the Spaniard play for the club again in person.

straight to your inboxTommy Doyle has lifted the lid on the role David Silva plays in Manchester City training, revealing how he has taken it upon himself as captain to make the club's young players welcome in the first team.Doyle was speaking after he made his Premier League debut against Newcastle on Wednesday night, in a game where Silva scored one and assisted two more in a brilliant Man of the Match performance.Silva will depart the Etihad at the end of the season, and City fan Doyle said

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand has assessed Man City's chances of winning the Champions League following their 5-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League. Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring before Riyad Mahrez added City 's second.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola wants David Silva to play in front of another full house at the Etihad Stadium to get the Manchester City send-off he deserves. The Spanish midfielder is saying goodbye to the Etihad after a wonderful 10 years in English football, but showed against Newcastle that he is still a terrific asset to the Blues.

straight to your inboxBernardo Silva insists Manchester City played well in their 1-0 defeat at Southampton, despite failing to convert their pressure into goals.City fell behind to a Che Adams long range strike after Aleks Zinchenko was caught in possession, but despite creating 26 shooting opportunities on goal, with 74 per cent possession, Southampton held on for the win.

straight to your inbox Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has heaped praise on David Silva but stopped short of labelling him the best player in the club's history. Silva has starred for the Blues ever since arriving at the club back in 2010 from Valencia.

Manchester City bringing Jadon Sancho back to the Etihad to replace Leroy Sane.City have agreed a £55m deal with Bayern Munich for the 2018 PFA Young Player of the Year to move to the Bundesliga champions at the end of the season.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is unsure whether club legends Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho will stay beyond next summer.But the Manchester City boss is committed to a rebuild of the squad which will begin this summer.The departures of David Silva, Claudio Bravo and Leroy Sane this year, just 12 months after Vincent Kompany departed, has continued the break-up of the sensational squad which won successive Premier League titles.But by next summer Aguero – the biggest name of all – will be