Kevin De Bruyne spoke about Phil Foden's great form, saying it's keeping him sharp. De Bruyne scored twice in a 4-2 victory against Crystal Palace, hitting his 100th goal for Manchester City.
Foden played exceptionally well while De Bruyne was out injured for five months. Foden even scored a hat-trick in a recent game. But this time, it was De Bruyne who shone as Foden took a break.
De Bruyne not only scored two goals but also helped Erling Haaland end his goal drought. Talking about his performance, De Bruyne mentioned the competition with Foden, saying it keeps him motivated.
Ahead of an important Champions League match, City's coach, Pep Guardiola, made some changes to the team. Despite some key players resting, City seemed strong. However, an early mistake led to Palace taking the lead.
City quickly responded with a goal from De Bruyne. Guardiola praised De Bruyne for his crucial contributions.
Despite some missed chances, City kept pushing forward. Goals from Rico Lewis and Haaland secured the win. De Bruyne's second goal marked his 100th for the club.
Though City didn't win by the margin they hoped for, they still claimed the victory. Now, they're leading the league by two points, hoping to maintain their position in the upcoming matches.