Watch Erling Haaland Assist Kevin De Bruyne As Man City Strike Early Against Arsenal
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De Bruyne had assisted Haaland for 10 goals this season but on this occasion their roles were reversed.
It took Manchester City just seven minutes to break the deadlock in Wednesday’s Premier League title showdown against Arsenal.
Kevin De Bruyne beat Gunners keeper Aaron Ramsdale with a low finish from 23 after dribbling with the ball from inside the center circle.
De Bruyne has assisted Erling Haaland for 10 goals this season but on this occasion the roles were reversed.
Haaland controlled a long ball from John Stones on the halfway line. With his back to goal, Haaland held off a challenge from Rob Holding before stroking a pass into De Bruyne’s path.
De Bruyne has already burst past Thomas Partey before reaching the ball.
With the ball at his feet, De Bruyne then jinked away from center-back Gabriel before nailing a low shot from long range.
De Bruyne has now scored seven goals against Arsenal. He has scored more goals against the Gunners than any other team.
© Provided by FanNation Futbol Kevin De Bruyne pictured (left) scoring for Manchester City against Arsenal IMAGO/PA Images/Martin Rickett