Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne announced his return in style. The Belgian returned to action tonight against Huddersfield in the third round of the FA Cup. Coming in for Julian Alvarez, De Bruyne did not take too long to make an impact on the game. The win over Huddersfield also saw the player widen the gap against his rivals for an elite milestone.

Manchester City was all over their opponents throughout the contest. Despite not having some crucial names for the fixture, the side did not show mercy towards their opponents, bagging a dominant 5-0 win. English star Phil Foden was the star of the show for his side, bagging two goals to his name.

Kevin De Bruyne reaches elite numbers for Manchester City

The game against Huddersfield saw Belgian skipper Kevin De Bruyne bag his 30th assist, helping Jeremy Doku bag his maiden goal on his FA Cup debut. The star following the contribution is now six assists clear of Mohamed Salah, bagging the most assists since the start of the 2022/23 season.

The numbers are proof of Kevin De Bruyne’s importance to Manchester City. The Belgian has been the team’s top playmaker, posting some impressive figures in the last two seasons. His partnership alongside Erling Haaland last season saw the Cityzens demolish defenses one after another, helping the side clinch the historic treble.

While the duo played an important role in the team’s success last season, Manchester City is well without their top stars. Both Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne have been out for a while now, but the Belgian marked his return tonight for Pep Guardiola’s men, which leaves Haaland.

Erling Haaland expected to make his return in the coming weeks

The Norwegian striker has been out of the first team for a while now. Haaland suffered an ankle injury during the clash against Aston Villa in early December. According to reports, while the player is doing a great job during his rehabilitation, City do not want to put any risk on the player and ensure that he returns with 100% fitness.

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Manchester City is set to take on Newcastle in their upcoming encounter in the Premier League. The team has received a massive boost following Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku’s return and would love to bag a win and close the point difference against Liverpool. A win over Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will Manchester City move up to the second place on the points table with 43 points to their name.

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