Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
September 2025

Bernardo Silva accused the Premier League of giving Arsenal an “unfair advantage” in scheduling after their 1-1 draw. He argued that Arsenal’s five-day rest compared to City’s two-and-a-half days created an uneven playing field in such a high-stakes match. Silva said fatigue was clear, citing injuries like Abdukodir Khusanov’s as examples of the toll. While he praised City’s resilience, he stressed recovery time was insufficient to perform at the top level, adding that even one extra day would have levelled conditions.