I’m trying to make sense of the Guardian’s comment. Maybe it was sarcastic? There were only two mentions of him prior, both on the same incident. (?)

 Another look at that Bernardo Silva run and shot in the 34th minute confirms that he mishit his shot, having manufactured for himself the best chance of the opening half. It may well be that running with the ball is more effective at breaking through the Fulham backline than alternative methods.

34 mins: Chance! Bernardo Silva picks up the ball 10 yards beyond the right-hand corner of the area and dances into it, leaving defenders trailing in his wake, terrified of making contact, and finally shoots towards the near post where Areola saves.