Kevin de Bruyne made a triumphant return to the Premier League yesterday, coming off the bench to aid Manchester City in defeating Newcastle United.
The Belgian midfielder had been sidelined with an injury since August, during which time City experienced inconsistencies in their performances.
De Bruyne, along with Erling Haaland, is arguably one of the two most crucial players for City. Their combined efforts were instrumental in securing a treble for the team last season, and City has felt the absence of the Belgian during the first half of this season.
Despite De Bruyne’s absence, both Arsenal and Liverpool were unable to establish a significant lead over City, and his return is expected to strengthen the team.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that rivals will now be concerned with De Bruyne’s return.
He said, as quoted by Football London:
“I’ll tell you one thing, that man there (KDB), you’re back, you are back. You are the jewel in the crown, you’re back. Look at us now, watch momentum kick in now and these guys know what to do.
“These guys know when to put the pedal to the floor and it looks like now everybody is going to be looking over their shoulders and looking around and saying ‘they are coming’. They know how to get the job done, they have the experience, the depth, the class, the quality and the firepower. Formidable.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
De Bruyne is a difference-maker and adds a new dimension to the title race, but we should be more worried about our performance in this half of the season.
We need to focus on winning our games, which will give us a good chance to win the league.
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Was hoping we would have accumulated enough points before this aging Belgian returns, now we could just be playing for minor places
But I thought we the only team with injuries……
A warm welcome back to him then. Scoffs!
Am worried about this generational talent return, he single handedly won the game against Newcastle.
The Citizens would have lost that game without the aging Belgian.
To me, whether Kevin De Bruyne is back for Man City or not. And Rio Ferdinand thinks that his return for the Citizens can hamper Arsenal from winning the Epl title this season.
But notwithstanding De Bruyne coming back for Man City for their 2nd half of the season campaign in the Epl. Arsenal can win the Epl title this season with De Bruyne coming nick for May City or not. And win it undoubtedly too.
But Arsenal winning the Epl title will happen this season if the Gunners lacking in clinicality in fronf of goal is totally forsaken in all it’s ramifications as it has to compulsorily stopped from continuing. Which if it’s stopped, Arsenal winning the Epl tiller this season could be a foregone conclusion.
So therefore, since it is not nail on that is only the team striker that SHOULD be clinical in front o goal to score and score.
But other Gunners too in the team playing SHOULD as well be clinical in front of goal to score and score. Be him a defender, midfielder and forward. He SHOULD be clinically finishing his goals scoring opportunities regularly. And by so doing eschew profligancy or playing to the gallery in front of the opposition’s team goalmouth.
Saw somewhere some people already congratulating City as awaiting champions.
Well, the season is still long.
Can City win it?
Yes, if they go on their normal long run of wins.
Who else has the capability to match them or come close?
I think Liverpool, but then time will tell.
All in all, the picture looks good for City.