Kevin De Bruyne scores a ‘world-class’ free kick as Manchester City’s star breaks Leicester’s record and steps up in Erling Haaland’s absence to take Pep Guardiola’s men to the top of the Premier League.
With City’s main striker out due to injury, the Foxes’ defense held the Premier League winners at bay for 49 minutes.
But Brendan Rodgers’ side could do nothing about an inch-perfect De Bruyne free kick.
The Belgian, who recently finished third in the Ballon d’Or rankings, smashed a 25-yard attempt off the post.
Stuart Pearce’s reaction to the game
“That is a brilliant free-kick. The goalkeeper has absolutely no chance. He’s had a full dive at that and he’s still a yard-and-a-half away from it,” England legend and ex-Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce said.
Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward had not conceded in five and a half hours of Premier League action, and City had appeared less dangerous without Haaland.
Pearce, on the other hand, believes Pep Guardiola’s team is absolutely unstoppable with players like De Bruyne.
He added: “That’s where the frustration lies. Leicester have limited Man City to not many clear-cut chances, if any.
“They’ve got so much quality in the line-up that they score a world-class free-kick.”
