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Manchester City's David Silva in hospital after Kouyate elbow

The midfielder is being assessed in hospital for a possible broken cheekbone, Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has said.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that David Silva has been taken to hospital after suffering a facial injury against West Ham.

Pellegrini's men eased to a 2-0 win over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday thanks to a bizarre James Collins own goal and Sergio Aguero's strike.

But their victory was marred by the blow to Silva, who was caught in the side of the head by an elbow from West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate in the 67th minute and taken off on a stretcher following lengthy treatment.