By Report and free match highlights as Kevin De Bruyne’s return to Premier League action inspired Man City to a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory at Newcastle; the Belgium international grabbed a goal and an assist in 25 minutes on the pitch as City came back from 2-1 down in second half
Kevin De Bruyne marked his return to Premier League action with a goal and an assist as Manchester City came from behind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory at Newcastle.
With City trailing 2-1, the Belgium midfielder, who played in the league for the first time since injuring his hamstring on the opening day of the season, came on in the 69th minute and took just four minutes and 74 seconds to make an impact, grabbing the equaliser with a fine finish past Martin Dubravka.
He wasn’t done there as the 32-year-old’s magical pass set up Oscar Bobb’s injury-time winner (90+1) as City broke Newcastle hearts and snatched all three points at St James’ Park.
Pep Guardiola’s side, who lost Ederson to injury in the eighth minute, put a difficult start to the game behind them as Bernardo Silva’s sublime backheel finish gave them a 26th-minute lead.
However, Newcastle, who have now suffered four straight league defeats, turned the game on its head with two goals from Alexander Isak (35) and Anthony Gordon (37) in the space of two minutes
It set the stage for De Bruyne’s masterful 25-minute cameo in the second half as City secured a thrilling win which sees them move up to second in the table and pile the pressure on their title rivals as they look to secure a fourth straight Premier League crown.
