De Bruyne Dazzles as Man City Extend Premier League Lead

De Bruyne Dazzles as Man City Extend Premier League LeadDe Bruyne Dazzles as Man City Extend Premier League Lead Manchester City maintained their grip on the Premier League title race with a resounding 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, thanks to another scintillating display from Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian maestro opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike in the 25th minute. De Bruyne received the ball on the left flank and unleashed a thunderous low drive that arrowed into the far corner. City doubled their lead just six minutes later. De Bruyne played a clever through ball to Erling Haaland, who slotted home his 27th goal of the season. Brighton pulled one back shortly before half-time through Leandro Trossard, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the second half. De Bruyne completed his brace with a beautiful curling effort from the edge of the box in the 63rd minute. The win extends City’s lead at the top of the table to eight points, with closest challengers Arsenal having a game in hand. De Bruyne’s performance was the standout feature of the match. The 31-year-old was in imperious form, controlling the tempo of the game and creating countless chances for his teammates. His opening goal was a breathtaking moment of individual brilliance, while his second showcased his exquisite passing range and vision. Manager Pep Guardiola heaped praise on De Bruyne after the match. “He’s a special player,” Guardiola said. “He has the ability to change games and make everyone around him better.” De Bruyne’s resurgence has been a key factor in City’s recent resurgence. After a slow start to the season, the Belgian has found his best form in recent weeks, inspiring a run of 10 wins in their last 11 league games. With De Bruyne in this kind of form, few would bet against City retaining their Premier League crown.