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Gideon Brooks

Kevin De Bruyne identifies Erling Haaland quality he "didn't know" Man City star had

Kevin De Bruyne has fired a warning to the rest of the Premier League – just one touch from Erling Haaland could be enough to sink you.

City’s new striker touched the ball just eight times against Bournemouth but it was enough to provide one assist and earn a standing ovation from home fans as City swept to the top of the table.

More importantly, his movement created panic in the visiting sides defensive ranks and helped Pep Guardiola’s side run riot in a 4-0 rout which could have been double that. De Bruyne said: “However many touches he was dangerous and you don’t need a lot of touches to be dangerous.

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