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David Silva Will Miss Man City Tie Against Brighton After Jetting Back to Spain for Family Reasons

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has returned to Spain after being given extra time off by manager Pep Guardiola.

The 32-year-old has flown back to his homeland on several occasions this season to spend time with his partner and their newborn son Mateo, who arrived into the world prematurely.

Silva has missed several City matches to be with his family this season and the Sun report that he will also miss this weekend's game against Brighton. However, he is expected to be back in England for City's final Premier League game of the season against Southampton.