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Kevin De Bruyne marked his Premier League return in style with a stunning goal from outside the box.
With his side trailing 2-1 at St James Park after an electric first half, De Bruyne was brought on in the second half for goalscorer Bernardo Silva.
Within a handful of touches the Belgian star had found the back of the net to fire his side level with Eddie Howe's Newcastle.
On just his fifth touch, the Belgian playmaker found the back of the net and minutes later secured an assist to bag the win for his Manchester City side on the road.
Into stoppage time the Belgian went on to set up a perfect pass for Oscar Bobb, a Norweigan 20-year-old who enjoyed his first goal in the Premier League.
De Bruyne came on with instant impact when he levelled the score for Man City
De Bruyne had a triumphant return from injury, with a goal and assist on his tally
He came on for Bernardo Silva in the second half against Newcastle
Fans were quick to take to social media to share their elation at the Belgian's stylish return to the English top flight.
One wrote: 'Classic De Bruyne goal. He’s truly back'
'Kevin De Bruyne is warming up and the whole country is shaking' another penned.
'OH MY WORD KEVIN DE BRUYNE WHAT A PLAYER!!!!!!' Another fan posted, enjoying the goal.
Despite St James Park providing the backdrop for De Bruyne's triumphant return, the Belgian enjoyed an assist in Man City's FA Cup clash with Huddersfield.
It took De Bruyne just 17 minutes to assist Jeremy Doku with a precise cross after coming on as a second-half substitute in their 5-0 FA Cup win over Huddersfield last weekend.
Although the midfielder turns 33 in June there is no doubt his return will influence the title race.
With clashes against Liverpool and Arsenal to come, the Belgian's return could prove decisive having scored and assisted in wins over both sides last season.
Pep Guardiola said he was 'delighted' to see Kevin De Bruyne back on the pitch after his five-month injury lay-off and credited the 32-year-old with being a 'game changer' following Manchester City's victory over Huddersfield.
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City fans gave the Belgian midfielder a standing ovation and chanted his name when Guardiola subbed him on in the 57th minute of their 5-0 win over Huddersfield in the FA Cup.
De Bruyne took the armband and marked his return to action with a beautiful assist, setting Jeremy Doku up in the 74th minute to secure City's fifth and final goal of the afternoon.
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