Manchester City’s David Silva: Playing in the Premier League is great, and I enjoy living here

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has spoken of his enjoyment at both living in Manchester and playing his football in the Premier League.

The Spanish international also went on to talk of the pivotal role his team-mates played in his successful debut season, and expressed his hopes for continued success at club and international levels.

Discussing how he adjusted to life in Manchester, Silva told City’s official website: “My adaptation to Manchester City was very good. I was received very well.

“I enjoy the city; also the Premier League is great. Obviously the weather is not the best but I am adapted to it also.”

Silva’s unselfish nature on the pitch is reflected in his attitude, as he insists that winning personal awards and praise is not as important to him as the team’s success.

Asked about finishing as runner-up in the club’s Player of the Season awards, Silva said: “I don’t care so much about individual awards, the important thing is that the team performed well.

“We got into the Champions League and won the FA Cup and we look forward to keep playing football.”

Quizzed on how he feels about being City’s main creative influence, Silva continued: “The truth is that the team also won when I wasn’t on the pitch, the important thing is that we keep winning.

“I am comfortable when I am in the team and when this produces good results.”

Closing in on his 50^th cap for Spain, Silva remains very much a part of Vicente Del Bosque’s plans internationally, and the 25-year-old says the national team are not too worried about the pressures at the top.

He said, “What we Spain have to do now is to enjoy and do our best, we don’t know when it will end but we have to enjoy today.”