Manchester City supporters would have let out a collective sigh of relief after their side’s 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
Pep Guardiola’s men had lost six and drawn one out of their last seven games in all competitions and on Wednesday night, this streak finally came to an end with an emphatic victory.
De Bruyne thanked Manchester City fans for their support as was was happy with the result.
De Bruyne’s reaction to Liverpool’s draw against Newcastle United would also have satisfied City fans as he refused to get ahead of himself after a wonderful night of football for his side.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 |  ChelseaChelsea | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 28 |
| 3 |  ArsenalArsenal | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 |  Man CityManchester City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 26 |
| 5 |  BrightonBrighton | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 23 |
| 6 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 22 |
Manchester City showed both Arne Slot’s side and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal that they were not prepared to hand their Premier League crown to either with their assured display on Wednesday night.
De Bruyne was at the heart of the Sky Blues’ seemingly defiant performance.
Man City fans rave about Kevin De Bruyne against Nottingham Forest
The £54.5 million man’s assist and goal in the first half meant City could head into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 lead before Jeremy Doku added to Forest’s woes with a stunning strike in the second half.
Jen Beattie praised De Bruyne’s performance and claimed that he was given a “deserved standing ovation” after stepping up for the hosts at the Etihad Stadium once again.
Manchester City fans on X expressed their appreciation for the midfield maestro as their side defeated Nottingham Forest.
A City fan wrote: “We’ve seen a lot of a geniuses leave City but I hand on heart believe KDB [Kevin De Bruyne] is the only truly irreplaceable one. There’s no one like him.”
Another Manchester City fan reacted to De Bruyne’s masterclass by paying him the ultimate compliment: “Tell you what, it’s so difficult to choose a “best ever” to put on a City shirt but Kev has now taken the top spot, Sergio [Aguero] and what he delivered us a close second but KDB really is just him.”
A third Manchester City fan claimed: “I don’t care what form anyone is in, KDB is and will always be the best player in the league until he leaves.”
A fourth Sky Blues fan wrote: “KDB is generational man, you can be any type of striker he’s just gonna find you effortlessly.”
A fifth City fan stated: “His impact’s unmatched, genuinely. Irreplaceable.”
A sixth Manchester City fan wrote: “Almost every action is positive and with purpose. Just phenomenal!”
A seventh City supporter summed up De Bruyne’s showing by writing: “Kevin De Bruyne just generates football. Big chance after big chance after big chance. Incredible footballer.”
An eight Manchester City fan simply wrote: “Kevin De Bruyne man, this is the best player in the world.”
Pep Guardiola hails “really good” De Bruyne
Pep Guardiola lauded De Bruyne’s display in the aftermath of Manchester City’s triumph against Nottingham Forest as well.
“He played really good. Defensively he helped us a lot. Very good. I’m really pleased.”
“What he’s done these years with us has been outstanding. When he’s fit, maybe he can’t play every three days, but hopefully, he can help us like he has since coming from Germany.”
De Bruyne will appreciate Guardiola’s kind words and the fans’ overwhelming support for him.
Manchester City remain reliant on the 33-year-old’s magic as he does not seem to be showing any signs of slowing down.
De Bruyne will gain a huge sense of confidence from his latest outing, which is welcome news for City.
