Manchester City midfielder David Silva has given an interview to ESPN Brasil ahead of the Premier League match against Tottenham this weekend.
Speaking to the reporter João Castelo-Branco, the Spaniard complimented the London club and said they will be tough opponents in the title race.
“Last year they were close to winning the league, this year they’ll be in the fight again because they have a great team. So it’s going to be a hard match.”
Asked about what he likes more in Tottenham’s team, Silva said: “Well, it’s an offensive team, who like to attack with the fullbacks and to have the ball. It’s a team I like a lot.”
On the adaptation after the arrival of Pep Guardiola, the player admits things weren’t so hard to work out with the new boss: “We almost didn’t need time and we need to keep it that way, because it’s how we’re winning with what’s being asked of us. So we need to keep working, and step by step keep winning the games.”
On the new signings, Silva was also positive: “Things are going well with the new manager and also with the new players, with the old players as well. It’s a great squad and things are going well.”
Manchester City are facing Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday at 2:15 PM. A win for City could put them seven points ahead of the Spurs, and the London club would be only one point behind in case of victory.
Sunday’s match is one of the most anticipated in the Premier League so far this season, and it will be interesting to how the styles of the two sides work against each other.
