Man United fans call out Bernardo Silva for challenge on Alejandro Garnacho - and claim Man City star 'has a habit' of making feisty tackles Bernardo Silva put Alejandro on the deck during Saturday's Community Shield Fans have criticised Silva's tactics, saying his antics are 'over-the-top' Get breaking Premier League news straight to your phone on Mail Sport's new WhatsApp channel By Matthew Mcevoy Published: 05:12 EDT, 11 August 2024 | Updated: 05:23 EDT, 11 August 2024 e-mail View comments Manchester United fans have criticised Man City 's Bernardo Silva for a late challenge on Alejandro Garnacho – and have said the City midfielder has form for over-the-top challenges. Fans have taken to social media to call-out Silva for a 'feisty' challenge on Garnacho during their Community Shield derby match, played at Wembley on Saturday. It appeared the Portuguese international steamed through the United player, despite him having already played the ball.
Silva looked to only have eyes for his man, sending the 20-year-old Argentine to the deck as he barged through him. Fans on social media branded Silva's tactics a 'disgrace' – and followed up with examples of other matches between the two clubs where the midfielder has committed similar challenges. This was beautiful from Bernardo! I celebrated that challenge 😂 pic.
twitter.com/dMSLPzttW7 — City Chief (@City_Chief) August 10, 2024 Bernardo Silva (centre) has been criticised for his 'feisty' tackles on United players Bernardo.