Pep Guardiola was clear that Kevin De Bruyne alone would not solve Manchester City’s problems but there is little doubting the difference the Belgium midfielder makes when he is fit and firing. De Bruyne’s long-awaited return to the starting XI was just the shot in the arm the ailing Premier League champions needed on a night when they

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he has a “personal problem” with Kevin De Bruyne and insisted Tuesday the playmaker's absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues.