DAVID SILVA NEWS

Creates one chance in draw Silva created one chance and put one shot on target in 63 minutes of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Silva has started each of the last two matches in the league and UEL after missing a month with a calf injury. Even in his return, his production hasn't been the highest, so it will take an increase of his minutes and involvement to be worth consistent selection. Up next is a trip to Celta Vigo, which have conceded the most goals in the league to forwards.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Silva (calf) is in the initial squad list for Saturday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Silva is in the initial squad list for Saturday's match, and will travel with the team to Mallorca. The midfielder is getting up there in years, so a start seems unlikely but he could come off the bench to test his calf at game speed. When fit Silva should be a nailed-on starter.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out extended period Silva picked up a calf injury last week and is set to miss an extended period of time.

Impact It's unknown how long Silva will be out, but given his age and that's it a calf injury, an absence until the international break seems likely. He's struggled to stay healthy in the early campaign and his absence will likely allow for more time to Portu, among others.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to injury Silva is unavailable for Sunday's match against Sevilla due to a muscular injury in his right leg picked up during Thursday's training session.

Impact Silva had logged one assist in four appearances so far and it's unclear how long he'll be out. In his absence, more of the attacking burden will fall to Mikel Oyarzabal and Portu.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance at Cadiz Silva registered one off-target shot, one chance created, one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win at Cadiz.

Impact Silva had a quiet performance and couldn't do much on offense, before subbing off in the 79th minute. The midfielder has one assist in the season in four starts, but has yet to play the full 90. He will now have a tougher matchup hosting Sevilla on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Silva made an assist, had one shot on goal, created one chance and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Levante.

Impact Silva wasn't brilliant as he's used to be, but had a decisive contribution here, assisting Ander Barrenetxea for the goal that gave his side the win in the 42nd minute. This was the first assist of the season for the veteran playmaker and he'll try to keep serving his teammates during Sep. 12 visit to Cadiz.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in home win Silva scored one goal from his only shot and assisted another from two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Valladolid, while making one tackle (zero won).

Impact Silva assisted Alexander Isak's opener in the sixth minute before scoring himself in the 28th to give them the 3-0 lead. The midfielder now has two goals and five assists in the season, and will look to improve his numbers again when they visit Osasuna to finish the season on Sunday.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

City star Foden on course to reach status of Mbappe, Haaland

Phil Foden's status in European soccer might be approaching the levels of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé after the Manchester City forward played a starring role in the English c...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fierce Basque rivals Athletic, Sociedad ready for Copa final

The Basque Country soccer rivalry is peaking with Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad meeting twice in less than a week

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aguero to leave Man City at end of season after 10 years

Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after 10 years at the club following its decision to not offer the striker a new contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona held 1-1 by Cádiz; Messi record 506th league game

Cádiz snatched a late penalty to draw 1-1 at Camp Nou and deal Barcelona an unexpected setback in its bid for the Spanish league title

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man Utd back in Europa League, faces Sociedad test

Manchester United is back in the Europa League for the third time in five seasons and it is a sign of the times for a club once regarded as one of the continental heavyweights

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardiola's patient approach pays off with flourishing Foden

Pep Guardiola has been happy to bide his time with Phil Foden while many wondered why the Manchester City manager was so reluctant to make the England prodigy a key component of hi...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gundogan emerging as unlikely scoring star for Man City

Ilkay Gundogan spent the first four years of his Manchester City career mostly filling in as backup holding midfielder

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Sociedad at Bilbao in Basque derby without Silva

Real Sociedad visits Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country’s biggest regional rivalry needing to break a run of poor results if it hopes to remain near the top of the Spanish leagu...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardiola won't turn to transfer market to fix scoring woes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no intention of turning to the transfer market to find solutions for his team’s scoring problems which are posing one of the biggest chall...

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea loses for 2nd time in 4 days, Man City draws again

Two losses in four days has stalled Chelsea’s serene progress in the Premier League and turned the spotlight onto an expensively assembled attack that remains a work in progress

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United to face Spanish leader Sociedad in Europa League

Manchester United has been paired with Spanish league leader Real Sociedad in the round of 32 of the Europa League

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Tottenham vs virus-depleted Ludogorets in Europa

Tottenham will be without Toby Alderweireld for the Europa League match against Bulgarian team Ludogorets, though the adductor injury sustained by the Belgium defender at the weeke...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Sociedad, Villarreal aim to stay contenders in Spain

Real Sociedad and Villarreal face each other this weekend looking to continue their rare run for the Spanish league title

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Once-prolific Man City struggling to regain scoring touch

The most prolific team in England has forgotten how to score

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sociedad stays in good form to take 3-point lead in Spain

Real Sociedad is doing its best to challenge the two powerhouses in the Spanish league as Real Madrid and Barcelona continue to struggle

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardiola extends at Man City, commits to rebuilding job

Manchester City says manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona tries to get Spanish league campaign back on track

Barcelona has been doing well in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Silva scores to lead Sociedad to top of Spanish league

David Silva has scored his first goal since returning to the Spanish league to help Real Sociedad beat Celta Vigo 4-1

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS