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De Bruyne starts for Manchester City on return

Kevin De Bruyne made a return for Manchester City in Saturday's Premier League trip to AFC Bournemouth after a two-month spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury.

The Belgium international suffered the problem in the 3-1 League Cup win over Everton on January 27 and had been out of action since.

The 24-year-old will be joined by Jesus Navas and David Silva as City's three attacking midfielders, with Sergio Aguero spearheading their attack.

Willy Caballero replaces the injured Joe Hart in goal, while Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolas Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala and Gael Clichy form their four-man back-line, with Fernando and Fernandinho protecting City's defence.