Kevin De Bruyne made a triumphant return to the Premier League, igniting Manchester City's thrilling 3-2 comeback against Newcastle.
Recovering from a four-month hamstring injury, the Belgian midfielder showcased immediate impact in his eagerly awaited league return, having last featured on the opening day against Burnley at Turf Moor.
After a recent FA Cup appearance against Huddersfield, De Bruyne graced the top-flight arena at St James’ Park on Saturday.
His immediate impact included a dazzling run through the Newcastle defense, calmly slotting a low shot past Martin Dubravka to equalize for City, who were trailing 2-1.
De Bruyne's influence continued in the dying moments, providing an assist for Oscar Bobb, who sealed the dramatic late winner for City.
The outcome solidifies Newcastle in the tenth spot on the Premier League table, while City ascends to second place, trailing league leaders Liverpool by a mere two points.
