David Silva

Europa League draw: Manchester United to face LaLiga leaders Real Sociedad; Arsenal take on Benfica

United will play away first against Sociedad, which has been inspired this season by former Manchester City playmaker David Silva’s homecoming to Spain.

LaLiga: Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva facing spell on sidelines after picking up hamstring injury

Silva, 34, has started eight of 10 league matches for La Real following his summer arrival from Manchester City on a free transfer.

LaLiga: David Silva scores as Real Sociedad return to top the table, Getafe held by Valencia

Silva opened the scoring with a header on Sunday as Real Sociedad beat Celta Vigo 4-1 to take a one-point lead at the top of the league.

LaLiga: VAR decisive in Real Madrid’s win over 10-man Real Betis; Huesca hold Valencia

Karim Benzema, the heart of Madrid’s title run last season, set up Federico Valverde for the 14th-minute opener, and pressured Emerson into scoring an own goal

Premier League: Kevin De Bruyne urges Manchester City to make fast start in bid to win title

De Bruyne scored City's first from the penalty spot before having a hand in Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus's goals.

LaLiga: Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva tests positive for COVID-19

Silva joined La Real on a free transfer earlier this month but returned a positive Covid-19 test after arriving to San Sebastian

LaLiga: David Silva joins Real Sociedad on two-year deal after departure from Manchester City

Silva won 11 domestic trophies in his time in Manchester and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's finest imports.

Manchester City to immortalise David Silva's contribution by building statue at Etihad stadium

A training field will also be dedicated to Silva at City's practice facility.

David Silva, the Manchester City wizard who helped redefine English football

Silva made 93 assists after his debut in the Premier League in August 2010, 29 more than any other player in that 10-year period.

Champions League: David Silva has last shot at European glory before Manchester City goodbye

Silva has a final shot at the one major trophy missing from his impressive collection, which includes winners' medals with Spain from the World Cup and two European championships.