It was a rollercoaster match at the Etihad Stadium! Kevin De Bruyne stole the spotlight, leading Manchester City's unbelievable comeback from 2-0 down to a 5-2 win over Crystal Palace. The Belgian maestro returned with a bang in his final season milestone, proving that experience never gets old. 🔥
Crystal Palace grabbed an early lead with goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards, but a dazzling free-kick off the post by De Bruyne set the stage for a series of stunning plays. From setting up Omar Marmoush’s equalizer to assisting Mateo Kovacic on 47 minutes and even providing a fourth Premier League assist through goalkeeper Ederson, his magic was everywhere. Nico O'Reilly’s sweet strike helped seal the deal and sent the home crowd into a frenzy.
Meanwhile, Arsenal's clash with Brentford ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw, a result that nudged Liverpool closer to the Premier League title race. The tense encounter kept fans on the edge of their seats, adding yet another twist to an already dramatic weekend.
City manager Pep Guardiola praised De Bruyne's performance: "The performance of Kevin as he has done for many, many years in many, many games, he played fantastic. He helped us to break this momentum that was not good."
This weekend's fixtures remind us that in football, every minute counts and true talent can turn the game around in an instant. Stay tuned for more electrifying action!
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De Bruyne leads Manchester City comeback, Arsenal held by Brentford
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