Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne snapped at Pep Guardiola on the touchline at Anfield (Image: X: @centregoals)Kevin De Bruyne lost his cool with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted against Liverpool on Sunday. The talismanic Belgian was hauled off with City under the cosh approaching the final 20 minutes, and he proceeded to give his manager a frosty reception in full view of Anfield.De Bruyne is widely considered to be City's most influential player. His impact was telling in the first half as he whipped in a pre-reheared low corner for John Stones to put the visitors in front.Liverpool began turning the screw in the second half, and the pressure only ramped up on City after Alexis Mac Allister equalised from the spot. With the contest at a vital moment, Guardiola turned to his b...

Bukayo Saka was substituted off against Manchester United (Image: Getty)The final weekend of the 2023/24 Premier League season has arrived, Gameweek 38. Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players will be keen to bow out in style, though the growing list of injury concerns at each respective club is threatening to throw a spanner into the works. Express Sport takes you through all the biggest injury concerns for managers…Bukayo SakaAll the talk at Arsenal has been about whether they are capable of beating Everton to capitalise on any mistake made by Manchester City on Sunday. As a result, Mikel Arteta did not offer an update on the condition of Saka in his press conference this week. The England international was substituted off against Manchester United in the 82nd minute, and his FPL owners ...

Kevin De Bruyne was branded a 'spoiled brat' by a journalist at Euro 2024 (Image: GETTY)Kevin De Bruyne was branded a “spoiled brat” after apparently taking aim at a journalist in the aftermath of Belgium’s defeat to France at Euro 2024. De Bruyne’s team were sent packing after Randal Kolo Muani’s shot five minutes from time was diverted into the net by Jan Vertonghen.Belgium were handed a tough last-16 clash against the 2018 World Cup champions after finishing second in their group, behind Romania.And Domenico Tedesco’s side struggled to carve out any real chances during the showdown before they were knocked out in the cruellest manner. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&playerApiId...

Kevin De Bruyne has an ideal retirement plan but it might hinge on his next Man City contract (Image: Getty)Kevin De Bruyne reportedly hatched a plan to retire at Manchester City in 2026 before receiving a mammoth offer from Saudi Arabia last summer. It is claimed that the midfielder could still go ahead with the plan but the situation is described as being ‘in City’s court’.De Bruyne has been one of the best players of his generation of Premier League talent. Since returning to England after a spell at Wolfsburg, the former Chelsea star has made 367 appearances for City and scored 98 goals.Now 32, De Bruyne has reportedly been thinking about how he wishes to end his career. His City contract expires in the summer of 2025, leaving him with only one more season on his current terms.However,...

Cavan Sullivan has been dubbed the 'best 14-year-old in the world' (Image: Philadelphia Union & @QuinnSullivan33)Manchester City-bound starlet Cavan Sullivan impressed on his professional debut, with some comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne already beginning to crop up. The American, who is only 14 years old, has reportedly agreed a deal with the Premier League side.As per Fabrizio Romano, Sullivan will be announced as a City player in due course, after excelling in the Philadelphia Union youth set-up. It’s believed the reigning European champions beat the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich to sign the talented teenager.The 2009-born ace is tipped for the top, with Sullivan showcasing his talents during his debut with Philadelphia Union’s second team. Picking the ball...

Pep Guardiola explained why Kevin De Bruyne was named on Manchester City's bench. (Image: TNT Sports.)Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained why he decided to omit Kevin De Bruyne from his starting lineup to face Real Madrid. The Belgian playmaker tormented Los Blancos in the Champions League last season, but Guardiola has tinkered in a big game once again and left out his star man.De Bruyne is firmly in form after scoring two stunning goals in the 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, but Guardiola has seemingly decided to use Phil Foden behind Erling Haaland instead.Jack Grealish retains his spot in the team on the left, with Bernardo Silva on the opposite flank, as Mateo Kovacic has been brought back into the fold to join Rodri in midfield.But De Bruyne misses out as a r...

Kevin De Bruyne could leave Manchester City this summer (Image: Getty)Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly ‘not closed the door’ on heading to Saudi Arabia this summer. The playmaker is expected to be the subject of immense interest from Middle Eastern outfits at the end of the season, and it appears it's not an option that is off the table.De Bruyne has struggled for fitness so far this season, making just 14 league appearances due to several injury problems. Nonetheless, the playmaker has still stamped his authority on the campaign and played a key role in guiding his side to within touching distance of the title.The Belgium international has scored four goals and assisted eight in the Premier League, with two of those assists coming in City’s recent 2-0 victory over No...

Kevin De Bruyne could leave Man City this summer or next (Image: GETTY)Kevin De Bruyne's representatives have reportedly held meetings with 10 Saudi Arabian clubs this week, ahead of the summer transfer window.Despite this, the 32-year-old Manchester City star is said to be uninterested in a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. He favours a future switch to Major League Soccer instead.Al Hilal, however, who have long considered the Belgian a dream signing, are hoping to change his mind per the Daily Mirror.High-level representatives from the playmaker's agency have recently held crucial talks with reigning champions Al Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, among others.Kevin De Bruyne remains one of Man City's very best players (Image: GETTY)Roc Nation Sports, who also represent Vinic...

Man Utd plans to accelerate after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal A derby day at Manchester City on Sunday would've been a daunting prospect if Manchester United were at full strength and riding a wave of momentum. But they will be far from full strength at the Etihad Stadium, and Erik ten Hag's bubble of short-lived momentum was popped by a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday.United were unbeaten in five Premier League games and had won their last four ahead of Fulham's visit to Old Trafford, in which the Cottagers deservedly took three points back to the capital.Following that 10th league defeat of the season - and 15th in all competitions - Ten Hag delivered more bad news.In his press conference ahead of last night's FA Cup trip to Nottingham Forest, the Dutchman confirmed that Har...

John Stones has been hit with yet another injury scare following the March international break. (Image: Getty)Manchester City ace John Stones is now ‘worried’ that he'll be missing for this weekend’s crunch Premier League clash against Arsenal. The England international hobbled off the Wembley pitch on Tuesday night, as Pep Guardiola's injury list ahead of Sunday's match continues to grow.The clock hadn’t even reached the 10-minute mark by the time Stones had indicated his intention to be subbed off during England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium. A devastating blow for Stones, whose season has been disrupted by several injury problems throughout, and now, it looks as if he could be absent for City’s biggest Premier League game of the season so far against Arsenal.According to a report by The Daily...