The man who would become Pep Guardiola’s brain in that awe-inspiring, greatest team in Premier League history leant heavily on that intelligence during a tough first day on these shores. David Silva – the European Championship and World Cup winner, the man who Vicente Del Bosque would describe as Spain’s Lionel Messi – felt peripheral. Only six men have recorded more assists in Premier League history, level with Mohamed Salah having played almost exactly the same number of games. Whether it was a little later or took longer, that doesn’t matter.’He stumbles over his words a little bit as he processes Lyon. David Silva was speaking on behalf of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, whose Here for It campaign rewards devoted fans across their UEFA Europa League, Conference League and Enterprise National League partnerships

Source: Metro March 21, 2026 13:04 UTC