Source: Daily_Mail
Carlos Tevez saved me, says Manchester City's David Silva
David Silva has admitted he struggled to adapt to life in the Barclays Premier League - but turned things around with the help of Carlos Tevez. [LNB]The Manchester City winger, signed from Valencia for £24million in the summer, made a slow start to his career at Eastlands but he has shown much better form in the past two months, keeping England prospect Adam Johnson on the bench. [LNB]And Silva, 24, said Tevez is the main reason his performances and happiness have improved in recent weeks. [LNB] Much better: £24million summer signing Silva is starting to prove his worth at Eastlands[LNB]'It was tough adapting to the Premier League because everything was new for me. The weather is not good, it snows a lot and I didn't have many friends,' said Silva. [LNB]'You could see the effect. [LNB]'But I'm better now, I feel part of the team and I feel I'm an important and valued player. Tevez has been so important for me in England. I couldn't speak English and he helped me a lot. He's a great footballer and great person.' [LNB] Big help: Silva credits Manchester City captain Tevez for his improved form[LNB]Silva also said he was right to join City, despite interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona. [LNB]He added: 'I came to City because they had a great project and Mancini had wanted to sign me when he was at Inter Milan. [LNB]'City are doing good things.'[LNB] Yaya Toure insists City are now seeing the best of him after £24m moveBenfica drop Luiz asking price to £25m to tempt Man City into January bidPlay like Carlos! Mancini tells Balotelli to prove Man City are no one-man teamMANCHESTER CITY FC
