Top 5 Spaniards in the Premier League right now

Modified Nov 19, 2018 17:51 GMT

#1 David Silva (Manchester City)

Manchester City v FC Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Champions League Group F

David Silva's importance to Manchester City cannot be put do to words. Last season, the Spaniard had to take the back seat as De Bruyne took all the accolades, however, in truth, David Silva was phenomenal as City finished Champions with a record 100 points. It was Silva's character, his genius and his tenacity that allowed Pep to play two No. 10s in a 3 man midfield and still ensure that Fernandinho was not overrun by the opposition. De Bruyne finished with 16 assists in the Premier League, while David Silva registered 11 assists. The Belgian scored 8 goals, while the Spaniard scored 9.

This season, De Bruyne was ruled out for three months with a torn knee ligament at the start of the season and City's season looked bleak. However, Silva's genius has ensured that City are unbeaten at the top of the league after 12 games, winning 10 and drawing 2. The Spaniard has already scored 7 goals and registered 3 assists from 15 games in all competitions so far and his assured presence has been indispensable for City this season. There can be no doubts whatsoever that David Silva is, right now, the best Spaniard in the Premier League.

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