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By Jack Gallagher Pep Guardiola has insisted that Kevin De Bruyne’s aggravation at being subbed off during Man City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool was a “good” thing. The Belgian international started the game in midfield alongside Rodri and Bernardo Silva, but after a bright opening 30 minutes in which he set up John Stones’ goal, De Bruyne largely struggled to assert his authority on proceedings thereafter – particularly when Liverpool began to dominate the game in the second half. That being said, it was still a huge surprise when Man City manager Guardiola opted to replace De Bruyne with Mateo …

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