Zabaleta praises City legend Silva

Manchester City have had their fair share of star players down the years but David Silva is amongst the very best of them according to teammate Pablo Zabaleta.

Silva was given the captain’s armband to mark his 300th game for the club and he led his side to a comfortable 3-1 win over struggling Hull City.

And Zabaleta admitted it was a pleasure to feature in the same side as the 31-year-old playmaker who continues to be a major component of Pep Guardiola’s side.

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“I must say he is my favourite player at City, for sure. I love him,” he said.

“I am so lucky to have been playing in the same side as great players but especially David (Silva) because he is so good. It’s a pleasure watching him playing football.

“He’s class, his vision to play football. Probably one of my best seasons at City was when I was overlapping all the time and making runs because I knew the ball would always be there.

“He’s fantastic, so special. We are so lucky to have David at Manchester City; he’s been fantastic for so many years. Different class.

“I could keep talking about David all day because I love him so much. For me he’s the greatest City player ever.”