Bernardo Silva settles FA Cup tie and makes compelling case as Man City’s most valuable player
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In 2011, the FA Cup represented Manchester City’s first major trophy for 35 years. They may not make his personal highlights reel but if part of Silva’s appeal to Pep Guardiola lies in his selfless versatility, a man who can play in several positions assumed the role of match-winner. open image in gallery Jeremy Doku of Manchester City is challenged by Jamaal Lascelles They were starved of the ball, making contact with it only to divert Silva’s shots past Dubravka. open image in gallery Bernardo Silva scores his team's second goal In goal, Stefan Ortega probably would have played anyway but Ederson’s injury ensured he had to.