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Bernardo Silva challenges Manchester City team-mates to race clear by the New Year

Bernardo Silva has challenged his Manchester City team-mates to race ahead at the top of the Premier League table by the New Year.

The champions have dropped only four points from their opening 15 games, winning their last seven.

They face Chelsea, Everton, Crystal Palace, Leicester and Southampton in December before hosting second-placed Liverpool in a crucial fixture on January 3.

Bernardo Silva has challenged his team-mates to race ahead at the top of the Premier League

And Bernardo, who has been in outstanding form in the absence of the injured Kevin De Bruyne, is keeping a close eye on City’s closest title rivals.