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David Silva is facing up to three weeks out with an ankle injury he picked up in last night's win over West Bromwich Albion.

There were fears the little Spanish midfield star would be out for the season and could also miss the World Cup finals after he was stretchered off, his leg in a brace, after twisting his ankle and aggravating a long-standing injury.

But after an examination today, City's medical staff are hopeful he will be able to return before the end of the season, saying he is likely to be out for two to three weeks.

That means he is definitely out of Sunday's crunch match at Crystal Palace and the difficult trip to Everton six days later.

Silva will tomorrow have a scan on the injury which he sustained in the derby win at Old Trafford a month ago.