De Bruyne feels the love from Guardiola as he sparks Manchester City's comeback in 4-2 win over Crystal Palace
TO impressive blow by Kevin De Bruyne caused kisses from the bench pep guardiola and launched the title search city of manchesterthe comeback in a 4-2 victory in crystal Palace in it first division on Saturday.
City's four-month unbeaten run in all competitions was put in jeopardy almost immediately after kick-off in Selhurst Park when Jean-Philippe Mateta He gave Palace a lead in the third minute with a breakaway goal.
In the end, City had nothing to worry about.
De Bruyne equalized 10 minutes later and it was one of the highlights of the season when the Belgian playmaker cut inside from the left and fired a right-footed shot from the corner of the box into the top corner of the net.
Erling Haaland scored for the first time in four City games
The excitable Guardiola responded by putting his fingers to his lips and blowing kisses to De Bruyne, and the manager also enjoyed a Rico Lewis goal two minutes into the second half that put City ahead for the first time.
Erling Haaland He scored for the first time in four City games, tapping in a De Bruyne cross in the 66th for his league-leading 19th goal of the campaign.
De Bruyne sealed City's impressive recovery in the 70th minute with a left-footed shot. Rodri's fired his second match, before substitute Odsonne Edouard grabbed a consolation for Palace.
City joined leaders Liverpool on 70 points ahead of the Reds' game against fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday. Third-place Arsenal, who play Brighton later on Saturday, are two points behind.
