David Silva out of Manchester Derby

Manchester City midfielder David Silva looks set to miss the crucial encounter against arch rivals Manchester United following a knee injury sustained during the club's 2-1 loss to Newcastle United in the League Cup.

The Spaniard limped off the pitch in the 8th minute of the defeat in midweek, following a foul by Magpies defender Ryan Taylor.

According to The Mirror, Silva has had scans in a private hospital following the injury in Manchester, which suggested that he could miss up to three weeks of first-team action.

City host United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday.