Premier League 2018-19: 3 most crucial players for Manchester City's title defence

#2 Bernardo Silva

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva in action in the Premier League.

Bernardo Silva has been one of the most entertaining midfielders in the Premier League since his arrival. He was a key player for Manchester City last season when they won the league. This season he is again looking like a world class midfielder so far.

Silva covered a staggering 13.7 km on the pitch against Liverpool in their encounter at the Etihad stadium. He ran at every play and kept the pressure on Liverpool, which resulted in Manchester City winning and keeping their title hopes alive.

They will want him to work as hard as he can and give his 100% in the rest of the fixtures if they want to win the Premier League this season.

Silva has already been involved in 11 goals for Manchester City this season, having scored 5 goals and assisted another 6. If he keeps getting involved in every play like he did against Liverpool, he can surely help Manchester City win back to back Premier League titles.