Silva was denied permission to link up with his country for the latest international break, which has allowed the Brazil FA to act and suspend their players. But talks remain ongoing, and despite a report from the Sun claiming the Premier League will defy FIFA and play the 'banned' players. Chelsea boss Tuchel says negotiations are still ongoing and is hoping a final decision can be made on Saturday morning over whether Silva can play or not.
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Goals in both halves from the Swede took his tally for the season to 21 and helped bump Newcastle up to sixth place. Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar also got in on the act.
NATHAN SALT AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM:The Premier League champions moved to go two points clear of Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the table, with both sides in action on Sunday.