Bernardo Silva has admitted that Manchester City’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season are essentially over. The midfielder stated that the defending champions have left themselves with too much ground to make up, trailing leaders Liverpool by 14 points.
City, who secured a record fourth straight Premier League title last season, have faced difficulties this campaign. They are currently sixth in the table, having won only two of their last 10 league matches. Injuries have played a significant role in their struggles, with Ballon d’Or winner Rodri out for the remainder of the season, along with several other key players missing due to injury.
“Right now, it’s about accepting reality,” Silva told Sky Sports in an interview published on Thursday. “I’m not looking at Liverpool. I’m sixth in the league. I can’t be focused on Liverpool or Arsenal. I’m looking at the next game to try and win three points.”
While Silva did not rule out a comeback, he was clear about City’s current position. “I wouldn’t say it’s impossible because in football, there are no impossibles. But right now, Manchester City is completely out of the title race. It’s too late for us.”
Silva also added, “People say you can’t win the league until January, but you can lose it. This season, the reality is that we have lost it.”
City’s next league match is against 13th-placed West Ham United on Saturday, followed by an FA Cup tie against fourth-tier Salford City on January 11.
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