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He's a 'footballing genius' – Silva lauds Guardiola

The champions broke a host of Premier League records last season, and the midfielder insists it all comes down to his manager

Pep Guardiola is a 'genius' who has been so successful because he can see things before they happen, according to Manchester City star David Silva.

Guardiola joined City in 2016 after a spell with Bayern Munich and, although his first campaign was a difficult one, his second season was anything but.

City strolled to the title last year and broke a host of records in the process, claiming the most points, goals and wins in a single season since the Premier League began in 1992.