Kevin De Bruyne

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The big talking points dissected after a comfortable win puts City back on top of the Premier League

Kevin De Bruyne has been left out of the Belgium squad for their friendly matches against the Republic of Ireland and England. De Bruyne, 32, is recovering from a minor groin injury and is expected to return to selection for Manchester City after the international break. The attacking midfielder will not be available for Pep Guardiola’s side FA Cup quarter-final clash at home to Newcastle United on March 16 but should return to fitness for the Premier League clash against Arsenal on March 31 — City’s first game back after the break. De Bruyne missed 149 days of the current...

Saudi Arabia's determination to sign De Bruyne will not go away. They tried last year and are likely to try again. Here's the state of play

Some of the biggest names in football will see their contracts run out next year - here's how it could affect their futures

Newcastle's narrow midfield couldn't stop Pep Guardiola's side from using their players in between the lines to play through their hosts...

De Bruyne's brilliant cameo helped City claim a deserved win at Newcastle - and covered up some of their problems

De Bruyne picked up where he left off with a slick assist but, with tougher tests ahead, his game time will be strictly monitored

Data is everywhere in modern football - so it is no surprise to see players and their representatives utilise it in talks over new deals

Kevin De Bruyne's return from injury boosts Manchester City hugely – both player and club have been through a period of adaptation

Whether ‘unsportsmanlike’ or part of football’s ‘dark arts’, tactical fouls are key for Man City in stopping attacking-transition threats

City won the Super Cup – but the penalty shootout victory showed how they miss De Bruyne. So what are their options without him?

John Stones says coming back from “one of the hardest times in my career” has made him the person he is today as he looks to help Manchester City secure the Champions League, and treble, for the first time in the club’s history.  The 29-year-old signed for City in 2016 from Everton but endured a difficult period due to injuries and loss of form.  Manager Pep Guardiola previously stated his worry for Stones’ fitness back in 2020 but the England international has since become one of his most important players, having featured on 33 occasions across all competitions this season. ...

The former Manchester City midfield linchpin reflects on his time at the Etihad, the brilliance of Pep and Champions League obsession

Pep Guardiola's latest version of Manchester City uses its three biggest stars to pull the opposition out of position to devastating effect

With three FPL gameweeks remaining, Abdul Rehman presents multiple strategies for players ready to 'go for it'

Tactics and formations and subtlety are great. But sometimes you just want to see someone smash in a shot from 20 yards

Pep Guardiola's side make themselves favourites for the Premier League title by dismantling league leaders Arsenal at the Etihad