Even though De Bruyne didn't score himself, he played a crucial role in the game by setting up Gvardiol's early goal in the 13th minute. He received a pass from Gvardiol and swiftly returned it, setting up the Croatian for a precise finish with his right foot. This assist marked De Bruyne's 111th in the Premier League, tying him with Fabregas for second place in the all-time assist chart.
Remarkably, De Bruyne achieved this milestone in just 258 games, compared to Fabregas's 350 matches. However, he still trails behind Ryan Giggs, the record holder with 162 assists.
Despite missing a significant portion of the season due to injury, De Bruyne has managed to contribute nine assists so far. This puts him on par with his Man City teammate Rodri and just three assists behind the league's current leader, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
