By AFP
Kevin De Bruyne inspired Manchester City’s 5-2 rout of Crystal Palace as the Belgian admitted he wants to lead them into the Champions League before saying an emotional farewell.
De Bruyne’s dazzling display sparked City’s revival from two goals down to beat Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
The 33-year-old midfielder, who joined City in 2015, was playing his first home match since it was announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.
De Bruyne’s brilliant free-kick gave City a lifeline in the first half after Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards netted for Palace in the opening 21 minutes.
Omar Marmoush equalised before the interval and De Bruyne set up Mateo Kovacic when the Croatian put City in front in the 47th minute.
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