Such is the depth and variety of midfield options at Manchester City that there are always likely to be question marks over the form and fortunes of the individuals involved.
Last summer, Bernardo Silva's place in the squad appeared uncertain as he mulled over the prospect of finding pastures new and Jack Grealish arrived for £100million.
Bernardo has now started 22 Premier League games in succession and is arguably more important to the City cause than he was during his previous high watermark of 2018/19.
