Guardiola praised Bernardo Silva for always seeing the positive side of life, deserving even higher recognition.

Manchester City, nicknamed "The Citizens," defeated Arsenal 2-1 in a key match of the 33rd round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, thanks to goals from Rajon Scherki and Erling Haaland. Manager Pep Guardiola, speaking about Bernardo Silva, said the midfielder is willing to do anything for the team and always finds positivity in life.

In the 16th minute, Nunes chested the ball down, and Rajan Scherki received it, dribbled past several defenders, and fired a low shot into the net, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead. In the 18th minute, Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma made a mistake while kicking the ball away, and Havertz stepped up and tapped it into the empty net, quickly leveling the score at 1-1 for Arsenal.

In the 65th minute of the second half, Nico Aurelli made a cross, Rodri attempted a shot but missed, and then Haaland scored while falling to the ground, helping Manchester City regain the lead at 2-1.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Arsenal 2-1. With this victory, City now sit second in the league table with 67 points, three points behind leaders Arsenal with one game in hand.

It is worth mentioning that Bernardo Silva, 31, is confirmed to leave Manchester City at the end of this season.

Speaking about the Portuguese star, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said, "I can only feel gratitude. If I say too much, I'll cry. I want to say thank you on behalf of the club for everything he's done. He has proven that football starts with the mind and goes to the feet."

“He’s not the fastest player, but he knows exactly what he needs to do in every moment of the game. He’s always fully committed and almost never gets injured. Last season best defined him; when everyone else was out of form, he was always the first to step up and fight and endure like he did in the beginning.”

Guardiola continued, "His mentality is crucial; he always sees the positive side of life. When you face life with that kind of spirit, he deserves the highest recognition. When you write the word 'legend,' it must be in capital letters. Not just in this game, but in every game for the past nine years."

"Without him, these years we've spent together would never have been so special. He's a special player, and wherever he goes, that team is very lucky."

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