5 Manchester City players who could decide the Premier League title race
The English Premier League is arguably the pinnacle of world football and Manchester City are the current defending champions.
With just nine gameweeks left to play, Liverpool and Manchester City have it all to do as they challenge for the Premier League title. City hold a one-point advantage as things stand, but will be wary of their fixture against Liverpool in April.
Both teams have been in excellent nick this season and have produced some of the finest displays in recent years. With the title race boiling down to the wire, it's fair to say that just about anything can happen.
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Let's take a look at the five Manchester City players who could decide the title race this season.
#5. Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva is one of the most technically gifted players in the Premier League.
Silva has been with Manchester City since 2017 and has played a significant part in the side's successes of late. He signed from Monaco and has won several trophies in England.
77% - The five players with the best winning percentage in Premier League history (minimum 100 apps):
77% | 112/145 - Bernardo Silva
76% | 121/159 - Ederson
76% | 109/144 - Gabriel Jesus
74% | 104/140 - Ilkay Gündogan
72% | 102/141 - Paulo Ferreira
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Blessed with incredible dribbling ability, Silva is one of the best ball-carriers in the league. He is adept at finding space almost anywhere and also has extremely creative passes in his locker.
For the third time in a row, Bernardo Silva is Manchester City’s Player of the Month.
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Generally lining up on the right-wing, Silva has earned a reputation for being an extremely intelligent footballer. He has already won three Premier League titles and will be looking to add a fourth to his cabinet come May.
#4. Phil Foden
Phil Foden is arguably the most promising English youngster in the current scene.
Foden came up through City's youth academy and made his senior debut in 2016. He has since made over 150 appearances for the club, winning several trophies at club and individual level.
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🗣️ "After Kevin De Bruyne, he's our best player."
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Foden displays excellent maturity and ball progression abilities. He packs a wand of a left foot and has shown many times in the past that he is more than capable of scoring goals.
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Foden has made 21 appearances in the league this season, netting seven times. He has also previously won the PFA Young Player of the Year award, an honor that is only given to the best of the best.
He has registered a total of 42 goals at club level, while also providing 30 assists for his teammates. Foden has won three Premier League titles and will be gunning for a fourth this season.