Manchester City play maker Kevin De Bruyne made his feelings clear after being subbed off by Pep Guardiola in the 69th minute at Anfield 👀
Kevin De Bruyne demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the top midfielders in football today, setting up Manchester City’s opening goal against Liverpool with a brilliant corner. The Belgian has missed the majority of the Premier League season thus far, and his absence has had a significant influence on Pep Guardiola’s team.
Since his comeback, he has quickly reestablished himself as a creative force to be reckoned with, and he did it again against the Reds. With Jurgen Klopp departing Anfield in the summer, this is likely to be the final meeting between the two famous managers in charge of Liverpool and City. They’ve enjoyed a famous rivalry in recent years, with some amazing matches across a variety of competitions. Regardless of the sentiments, the game was one of the most meaningful between the two in recent memory.
Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp square off.
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With both teams firmly entrenched in a three-way competition for the Premier League crown, including Arsenal, maximum points felt like a must for both. City, however, attacked first, and while John Stones converted the ball, it is their Belgian superstar who will be credited with the lead.
De Bruyne discovered stones with unusual corners.
He played the ball short to the front post.
Manchester City celebrates after scoring against Liverpool.
After City won a corner, the majority of Liverpool’s players crowded around the six-yard box, ready to contest any headers on goal. De Bruyne took advantage of this by whipping a low ball to the near post, which was clearly planned ahead of time. Stones was fully aware of what was going on, and he darted into position, quickly connecting with the ball and turning it past Alisson.
Stones scored, but De Bruyne worked his magic, and Gary Neville was thrilled on commentary. The former Manchester United player praised the midfielder as a “genius” for the move, claiming managers would take note of what he’d done.
“That seemed like genius from De Bruyne.
“Coaches up and down the country will be looking on in admiration.”
The game has significant ramifications for the title race, and De Bruyne creating moments of genius like this demonstrates why his return from injury might mean the difference between City defeating Liverpool and Arsenal to the Premier League trophy or not.
De Bruyne has been in incredible form since returning, with two goals and 13 assists in 13 games.
Kevin De Bruyne plays for Manchester City.
De Bruyne was hurt in the first game of the season and missed months of action before returning in January. He’s swiftly reminded everyone why he’s such an essential member of the City squad, though. Since his return, he has two goals and 12 assists, including a record four assists for Erling Haaland in the Citizens’ FA Cup match against Luton Town.
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If City are to win the Premier League title in May, De Bruyne will most likely be at the vanguard of their challenge, and they are far better off with him in the squad than without him.
