Bernardo Silva has criticized the scheduling fairness for Manchester City, highlighting that the team had only two-and-a-half days of rest after midweek Champions League matches, compared to Arsenal's more than two days extra.

He pointed out that despite efforts by players and captains to address these issues, authorities like the Premier League have not responded, and scheduling problems continue to affect teams.

Silva emphasized that the demanding schedule may be linked to injuries, such as Khusanov's, illustrating the physical toll on players when recovery time is insufficient.

This criticism echoes similar concerns voiced by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola about fixture congestion and its impact on player welfare.

Silva acknowledged that playing every three days is manageable but stressed that for key matches, equal rest is crucial for fair competition and player health.

Fixture congestion could influence upcoming critical matches against Arsenal and Liverpool, potentially affecting the Premier League title race.

He stressed that teams need at least one extra day of rest to recover from travel and exertion, which was not provided, risking player safety and performance.

Ongoing injury issues within Manchester City, including recent returns and sidelined players, are worsened by the tight scheduling.

Arsenal currently sits five points behind Liverpool, while Manchester City is eight points off the top after five rounds, highlighting the competitive stakes.

Silva clarified that his criticism was about fairness and respect in scheduling, not the result of the game, emphasizing that the team's physical condition was compromised.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a late equalizer for Arsenal after Erling Haaland's opening goal for City.

Silva noted that City has a poor record of losing matches following European midweek games, which he links to insufficient recovery time.