De Bruyne was amazing, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne scores against Leicester on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne was back to his best after the Manchester City midfielder's sublime free-kick sealed a 1-0 win at Leicester that fired the champions to the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Guardiola's side were without Erling Haaland at the King Power Stadium after the Norwegian failed to recover from an ankle injury. But, after a recent dip in form, De Bruyne ensured the prolific striker wasn't missed as he netted with a superb set-piece in the second half.

"He is back. He was not playing good in the last games but he was amazing," Guardiola said. "He knows it. He's a player we need to be dynamic and free. But it is difficult with a back five and a holding midfielder because literally there is not the space."

City's first away win in their last four games moved them one point above second placed Arsenal, who host Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Since their damaging loss at Liverpool, City have recovered with successive league victories to underline their determination to win a fifth title in six years. "It is a massive victory for us. Leicester away is always complicated," Guardiola said.

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