Bernardo Silva says Manchester City’s mistakes and transitional phase hurt their Premier League title hopes this season

Bernardo Silva has admitted that Manchester City would likely have won the Premier League title this season if the club had not gone through what he described as a transitional phase.

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Bernardo Silva comments came during an interview with The Athletic, where the Portuguese midfielder reflected on City’s inconsistent campaign and the mistakes that affected their push for another league crown.

Silva acknowledged that Liverpool had been City’s biggest rivals throughout the season but insisted Pep Guardiola’s side dropped crucial points through avoidable errors.

According to the midfielder, Manchester City’s ongoing transition combined with repeated mistakes proved costly in a tightly contested title race.

The Portugal international admitted the situation has been frustrating, especially given the standards the club has maintained in recent years under Guardiola.

With only two matches left in the campaign, Manchester City currently trail Arsenal by two points in the Premier League standings, leaving their title hopes hanging in the balance.

Silva’s comments come amid growing debate over whether City are entering a new phase following years of dominance in English football.

Several observers have pointed to squad evolution, injuries, and fixture pressure as factors behind the team’s fluctuating performances this season.

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Despite the setback, Guardiola’s side remain mathematically in contention as the season approaches a dramatic conclusion.