Kevin De Bruyne scores twice on first Premier League start since November 6 as Man City inflict joint-heaviest top-flight defeat on Leeds United; Champions move four points clear at top of the table after 7-0 triumph; Marcelo Bielsa labels defeat at Etihad Stadium his worst as Leeds boss
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates his second goal with Phil Foden
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Kevin De Bruyne's performance in their 7-0 win over Leeds, saying the Belgian is rediscovering his rhythm
Pep Guardiola hailed the return to form of Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian's double in Manchester City's 7-0 thrashing of Leeds.
City's star playmaker had a slow start to the campaign after a summer of injury problems and then a spell out with coronavirus.
He looked back to his best on Tuesday night as the champions swept Leeds aside with embarrassing ease at the Etihad Stadium to chalk up their seventh successive Premier League victory in style.
De Bruyne netted City's third of the night before half-time and then made it 5-0 with a thunderbolt of a strike just after the hour.
City manager Guardiola said: "Kevin trained well the last two days. Against Wolves, he lacked rhythm, but it is not easy to come back [after Covid-19].
"In these types of games, that are a bit more open and they put a lot of players in front, Kevin is the best.
"We are really pleased he is coming back because we need him. He struggled at the start of the season but hopefully now he can maintain this rhythm longer."
SOURCE : skysports
