‘I love them both. They remind me of prime Fabregas and Lampard. Arsenal is fortunate to have these two generational talents’: Bernardo Silva says there are two players at Arsenal he truly adores and hopes to play with them one day. FULL STORY LINK IN COMMENTS

‘I love them both. They remind me of prime Fabregas and Lampard. Arsenal is fortunate to have these two generational talents’: Bernardo Silva says there are two players at Arsenal he truly adores and hopes to play with them one day.

Arsenal and Manchester City may stand as fierce rivals on the pitch, but beyond the battle for goals and glory lies a tapestry woven with threads of camaraderie and connection. Despite the competitive fire that ignites when they face off, there’s an undercurrent of mutual respect and affection between these two powerhouse clubs.

At the heart of this unique dynamic are the personal and professional ties that bind players and coaches together. Take, for instance, the camaraderie shared among England’s national team stars, who don the jerseys of both Arsenal and Manchester City. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish not only share the pitch as teammates but also share a deep bond off the field, transcending club allegiances.