David Silva is one of Manchester City's greatest ever players according to Colin Bell.

The Spanish playmaker has been one of the key ingredients in City's success since his arrival from Valencia in 2010 and is an irreplaceable asset in the eyes of club legend Bell.

"David Silva would walk into any City team," he told the club's official website.

"He is in my personal greatest all-time XI and is just fantastic to watch.

"When he's on the ball, he makes the whole team tick and we don't look the same side without him. He has an incredible awareness and is the perfect player for the modern game.

"Silva glides around the pitch and is an integral part of our recent successes and he is a genuine pleasure to watch.

"His movement, vision and intelligence are as good as I've seen and I hope he continues to grace the City team for many more years to come."