De Bruyne Sparks Exciting Victory for Manchester City Against Newcastle
In Saturday’s Premier League clash at Newcastle United, Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City orchestrated a remarkable late comeback, securing a 3-2 victory for his team in his first league appearance since the season’s opening day. The influential midfielder, sidelined since August due to a hamstring injury, entered the game as a substitute in the 69th minute with City trailing 2-1 and promptly leveled the score with a precise low finish.
The decisive moment came in stoppage time when De Bruyne provided a perfectly executed pass for fellow substitute Oscar Bobb, who sealed the win, propelling champions City to second place, just two points behind leaders Liverpool. Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne’s predecessor, had initially given City a 26th-minute lead with a sublime close-range goal, but Newcastle responded swiftly.
Alexander Isak equalized with a curled effort in the 35th minute, and two minutes later, Anthony Gordon replicated the feat, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. De Bruyne’s introduction, however, proved instrumental in inspiring City to victory, marking a triumphant return that undoubtedly pleased teammates and fans alike.
Expressing his joy, De Bruyne acknowledged the challenges of his recovery, stating, “I missed this. It is what it is, I had a big injury and I needed the time. I enjoyed myself. I think it was more willpower than anything else. It was crazy.” Despite admitting his current limitations, De Bruyne’s impact was undeniable.
City manager Pep Guardiola commended the team’s resilience and was delighted with De Bruyne’s return. Guardiola praised the team’s character and determination, emphasizing their desire to defend the title. He jokingly expressed mock disappointment with De Bruyne for not converting a free kick and lauded the exceptional goal by Oscar Bobb.
With 43 points from 20 games, Manchester City now sits in second place, just behind Liverpool with 45 points. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s fourth consecutive defeat leaves them in 10th position in the standings.
