Bernardo Silva’s involvement in opposition to Chelsea immediately means he becomes the player with the most Premier League appearances from Portugal.
Before this night’s encounter, Bernardo was degree with Luis Boa Morte however he now strikes on to 297 appearances and forward of the previous Arsenal, Southampton, Fulham and West Ham ahead.
He’s additionally forward of Cristiano Ronaldo on 236 and Bruno Fernandes on 223.
Bernardo’s participation at Stamford Bridge additionally solidifies his place on the prime of most Premier League begins by a Portuguese player, shifting on to 235 which is 16 forward of Boa Morte and Fernandes, 47 forward of Ronaldo and 60 forward of Jose Fonte.
The midfield maestro can also be forward within the minutes performed metric, having clocked up 21,037 earlier than immediately’s match in comparison with 19,379 from Boa Morte, 19,379 from Fernandes and 17,520 from Ronaldo.
Our captain can also be manner out in entrance by way of matches received by a Portuguese player with 212 earlier than immediately’s Sunday showdown forward of Ronaldo on 152, City teammate Ruben Dias on 123 and Fernandes on 109.
Bernardo has so far received 19 main trophies with the Blues – six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League, two FA Cup triumphs, 5 Carabao Cup successes, three Community Shields, a FIFA Club World Cup and a UEFA Super Cup winner’s medal, with Bernardo additionally captaining us to 2026 Carabao Cup glory in opposition to Arsenal.
Bernardo can also be hoping to search out the Gunners for the Premier League title in addition to vying for a 3rd FA Cup triumph as we face Southampton within the Wembley semi-final later this month.
Congratulations to Bernardo on this newest milestone.
