5 chances created by David Silva in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal. That’s a statistic that would suggest that Silva is threatening to get back to his creative best – certainly his rank third for Creativity in the ICT Index hints at an improvement. However, it’s interesting that Silva received just 11 successful passes in the final third today, compared to an average of 23.9 in home matches last season. Today, Silva saw the ball every 2.8 minutes, last season at the Etihad he saw a pass come his way every 1.4 minutes – a big difference and perhaps a reflection on City’s current tactics and Silva’s confidence.
Silva's form this season isn't solely down to him. It's also a product of the way the team is performing. You can't only blame him for our poor performances.
