It promises to be an enjoyable five-day demolish in the sun for Manchester City’s players,who boarded their flight to Abu Dhabi final night enjoying the view from the top of the Premier League, 16 points clear of Manchester United once again, and safe in the knowledge they can wrap up the title against their neighbours on 7 April whether they win at Everton the weekend before.
Manchester City must feel like they are within touching distance of that crown after David Silva delivered another midfield masterclass on an evening when Pep Guardiola’s side cantered to their 26th league win of the season to leave Stoke mired in relegation trouble. Returning to the team after being allowed compassionate leave to spend time with his wife in Spain,where the couple’s prematurely born son continues to get medical attention, Silva scored two splendid goals and was a joy to watch throughout.
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Source: guardian.co.uk