Pep Guardiola says he is 'so happy' to have Kevin de Bruyne back after the midfielder played an integral role in Manchester City's win against Nottingham Forest.
As Kevin de Bruyne made his way off the pitch after being replaced by Rico Lewis 16 minutes from the end of Manchester City'sIt was like a father offering affection to his son at a job well done.
Finally back on the pitch to start a Premier League game for the first time since August, De Bruyne proved exactly what Guardiola meant.On a night Guardiola conceded City had to win, it was the Belgian's firm header that created an eighth-minute opener for Bernardo Silva as they went on to finally end their seven-match winless run and close the gap to leaders Liverpool to nine points.
City are now unbeaten in their past 31 Premier League games with De Bruyne starting. He has been involved in 25 goals in those games. De Bruyne recorded four or more shots and created four or more chances for the third time in a Premier League game this season.
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