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Dec 20, 2014 at 12.45pm UK
 
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David Silva "delighted" to be back playing

Manchester City midfielder David Silva reveals that he prefers to play in a more central attacking role following his double against Crystal Palace on the weekend.

David Silva has admitted that he is "delighted" to be back playing after helping Manchester City close the gap on Chelsea over the weekend.

The Spanish schemer scored twice for the Citizens in their 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium to draw his side level on points with the league leaders, albeit having played a game more.

Making only his second start after eight games out with a knee injury, Silva declared that he likes playing in a more central attacking position following his brace.

"I like to play in the middle, even though I can play on both wings," he told Sky Sports News. "When I play in the middle I get chances to score, and that is why I scored the two goals. But I will be happy to help the team when the strikers are back.

"I am very happy for the two goals but I am really delighted because I have just come back. What I love most is to play, so I just want to continue playing."

Chelsea play their game in hand at Stoke City this evening.

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David Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on December 20, 2014
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