Bernardo Silva Gives Premier League Title Verdict: Liverpool or Arsenal? | OneFootball

Liverpool recognised as Manchester City’s greatest Premier League rivals by Bernardo Silva

The Premier League season is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory. Liverpool have made a flawless start under Arne Slot, winning all five of their opening matches, including a tense 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Bernardo Silva identifies Liverpool as City’s toughest challengers

Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder has spoken candidly about the rivalry that has defined the title race in recent years. “All rivalries are different. Manchester United have been going through a very difficult phase,” he told Sky Sports.

“I would say our biggest rivals by far are Liverpool because they have always competed with us for titles and they have also managed to win titles. Then you would see a team like Arsenal, who get better and better, starting to compete for these titles, even if they haven’t reached that level of achieving it yet. Until now, though, I would always say that Liverpool are our biggest rivals.”

Silva’s comments reflect a broader sentiment that Liverpool remain the benchmark opposition for City. The period often referred to as ‘Citypool’ by supporters saw the two clubs push each other to extraordinary heights, setting records for consistency and quality in the Premier League.

Arsenal’s growing influence in the title race

Arsenal have made significant progress over the past three campaigns, consistently pushing closer to the summit. Their summer investment in a proven centre forward has given them a cutting edge they previously lacked. However, Silva’s view underscores the sense that Arsenal still need to take the final step by winning a major trophy. Until then, it is Liverpool who stand as City’s established rivals.

Key fixtures for Liverpool in the months ahead

Liverpool’s calendar offers no respite. They face Pep Guardiola’s side on 9 November, a match that falls between high-profile encounters with Real Madrid and Nottingham Forest at Anfield. This will be the first of two league meetings with City, matches that could once again define the destiny of the Premier League title.

Slot’s side have already beaten Arsenal this season, laying down an early marker of intent. With Mohamed Salah chasing more records and the squad responding strongly to their new manager’s methods, Liverpool have the momentum to sustain another title push.

Bernardo Silva’s remarks underline what many already suspect: Liverpool remain the team City fear most in the Premier League.