City are playing better than ever under Guardiola, says De Bruyne

Manchester City are playing better football than ever, according to Belgian midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne.

Pep Guardiola’s side were expected to challenge for the Premier League title after a formidable start to the campaign, with ten wins from the Spaniard’s first ten matches in all competitions.

However, City still face a fight to secure their top-four status and a place in next season’s Champions League.

Despite this, 25-year-old attacking midfielder De Bruyne believes Guardiola’s brand of football has made City even stronger than they have been in recent years.

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“We just have a very different approach, playing style, than we had last year,” said De Bruyne.

“I think we’re playing much better football but we have maybe had some growing pains and made a few mistakes that in the end cost us a few points, but we’re playing better.

“The job we’re doing is really good and we have more points than last year so I think in general we’re doing a better job. I think the team is very good together and the way we’re evolving as a team is in the right direction.

“But we’ve made a few mistakes, had some growing pains and that’s cost us points but if you see the games we should have won – it’s always only a should have obviously – then we’re closer to Chelsea. But it’s stupid to talk about these things that should happen. Ifs don’t exist in life.”