Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 talking points

#2 De Bruyne shows his worth

Manchester City forward Kevin De Bruyne

The last couple of seasons at City haven't been the Belgian's best, with constant injuries restricting game time and starts. After completing an extensive recuperation program last season, many thought that De Bruyne would take time to get back to his prime.

The playmaker replied with resounding tenacity to his critics, setting up all of his team's goals. The first one was a sublime cross to play the ball to the other side, spotting Sterling's run and having the vision to play the perfect delivery.

The second showcased his adept crossing abilities, running with the ball past Danny Rose and playing a low cross to Sergio Aguero who finished the move with grace.

De Bruyne did not stop at point, carving several more opportunities for his side, with an almost identical cross to the one he delivered to Sterling being directed at the Englishman's path once again, along with more low crosses inside the box. De Bruyne delivered a statement performance with this match, and currently sits at the top of the assists chart. The playmaker will surely target to break Thierry Henry's assist record this season.