The return of K. De Bruyne in a crushing victory for Manchester City

2024-01-07 17:53 © Action Images via Reuters

Kevin De Bruyne returned to the field after a five-month break.

In the third round of the FA Cup, Manchester City crushed Huddersfield Town 5-0.

After the first half, the City had a two-goal lead. Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden scored the goals. 

At the beginning of the second half, Ben Jackson scored an own goal, while Kevin De Bruyne stepped onto the field after a substitution.

Phil Foden scored another goal, and Jeremy Doku sealed the victory with a goal after De Bruyne's assist.

UNSTOPPABLE corner routine from @ManCity and @PhilFoden 😮‍💨#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/MH0Giz6i26

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024

The assist king has returned 👑@KevinDeBruyne is back to doing what he does back 🤝#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/QI0WQHpEnX

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024

Other results:

West Ham 1:1 Bristol City

Nottingham Forest 2:2 Blackpool

Peterborough 0:3 Leeds United

SIMPLY. BREATHTAKING.

PATRICK BAMFORD. OH MY WORD. 🤯🤯🤯@LUFC #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/0xVnnDfXRv

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024