“Oh, Kevin De Bruyne,” was the jubilant greeting from the Manchester City supporters when their beloved hero came on in the 57th minute. The Belgian, injured 149 days ago at Burnley, also received a pat on the backside from Pep Guardiola and the captain’s armband from Rúben Dias. Seconds later he proved a lucky charm.
When Mateo Kovacic flighted the ball upfield to Matheus Nunes, De Bruyne joined the break. The Portuguese passed right to Oscar Bobb, who unloaded and beat Lee Nicholls via a ricochet off Ben Jackson, De Bruyne following up though not required.
