Manchester City: Yes David Silva is that kid in the playground

Kevin de Bruyne was missing from the game on Sunday… Did you notice? Not a damn! Why was he so easily missed? Because the general was back and boosting City’s play.

David Silva returned to action after a confusingly, hard season on and off the pitch. Confusing because in a Premier League title-winning campaign, it was also one he will look at as the most testing time in his footballing career and personal life.

Game number 250 under the built for David. A milestone fit for any player of the midfielder’s quality. Brought in for a price that’s a fraction of his worth now, a price said to be between £25 – £30 million to be precise. Silva must be at least worth two Paul Pogba’s by now (considering their Premier League form only).

A proven challenger for the title and a man that’s led this team to glory on a couple of occasions. It was an absolute pleasure to see him take to the field after an uncertain time. With the support of the club, manager and the team, he came out tops, both on the pitch and off the pitch – returning to action in style.

The kid kicking about…

There were murmurs coming from all over about how the Citizen’s campaign were in jeopardy after losing their most lethal and contributing asset to the team. His return from an extended break was short-lived and now panic was about to take over.

This left others to believe Pep will have a busy three months during the absence of Kevin de Bruyne, even a possibility of failing in reclaiming their lead or keeping up with the chase. In one fixture, Man City put booth those notions to bed.

David Silva stats vs. Huddersfield [6-1 Final score – Etihad Stadium]

All was done however, at the hands of Silva. Yes, Sergio Aguero hit a treble of goals – but it was the Spanish dictator, who dictated the game with all round superbness. Only his first game back, first try at a spot kick from outside of the box, and he was equal to the asking.

Nothing on display of player who missed part of last season’s busy December period. Kevin de Bruyne’s absence will certainly hold bearings on the rest of the weeks coming, although, it’s nowhere to be seen at the moment.

Give a kid a ball and they will run for hours, smiling while knocking it about. This is exactly the impression the Spaniard gave over the weekend past. If he’s to play at this level during de Bruyne’s absence – City will have one hand firmly placed on the title.