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Manchester Evening News
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Jack Flintham

Kevin De Bruyne compared to Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard after Man City beat Manchester United

Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been compared to Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard after his side beat Manchester United 4-1.

De Bruyne took the captain's armband on Sunday and grabbed a first-half brace to give City a 2-1 lead going into halftime. Riyad Mahrez grabbed a brace of his own in the second half as the Blues cruised to a comfortable victory.

Speaking on Sky Sports post-match, Jamie Redknapp placed the Belgian among some of the best midfielders in Premier League history. He explained: "We talk about elite players. If you’re a City fan you get a masterclass each week.

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