![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-city-issue-reminder-vs-leicester-without-haaland/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_Manchester-City-3.jpg&description=Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since August with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Leicester. In a cagey affair, it took a world-class free-kick from Kevin De Bruyne to separate the two sides. The Belgium international fired the ball home from the best part of 30 yards out to earn City a much-needed away victory, having previously failed to score in their last three on the road. It is a victory that moves City above Arsenal at the summit, with Pep Guardiola's side getting the job done without their talisman Erling Haaland, who was ruled out through injury. Here are five talking points from the King Power Stadium. World-class De Bruyne When the conversation comes up about the best midfielders in Premier League history, De Bruyne is often not talked about. There is definitely an argument to be made for the Belgian, however, and he showed exactly why with an outrageous free-kick against Leicester. With the scores level just after half-time, De Bruyne was offered an opportunity from a dead ball situation after Jack Grealish was fouled just outside the penalty area. The 31-year-old, who took up a similar technique to Cristiano Ronaldo, struck the ball so sweetly as it dipped over the wall and hit the post before finding the back of the net. It was a strike of pure quality from De Bruyne, who hasn't scored as many goals as he may have hoped this season, but that was one he can add to the show reel. Alan Shearer was impressed with De Bruyne's strike and said: "Oh jeez man KDB." Kevin De Bruyne netted his second goal of the season at Leicester (Image: Getty Images) Rock-solid City When Kyle Walker went down against Manchester United at the start of the month, many City fans were concerned. With Joao Cancelo excelling at left-back, City had no direct replacement on the right side of the back four, but Guardiola, as he always does, found a solution. The Spaniard has been playing with a centre-back in that position, and it was John St){kind=link}
LEICESTER CITY 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY: Kevin De Bruyne’s second-half strike earned Pep Guardiola’s side a first away win since September as they scrape past the Foxes
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since August with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Leicester.
In a cagey affair, it took a world-class free-kick from Kevin de Bruyne to separate the two sides. The Belgium international fired the ball home from the best part of 30 yards out to earn City a much-needed away victory, having previously failed to score in their last three on the road.
It is a victory that moves City above Arsenal at the summit, with Pep Guardiola’s side getting the job done without their talisman Erling Haaland, who was ruled out through injury. Despite missing Haaland, City reminded everyone of the dominance they have shown in previous years without the Norwegian as they bossed the game en route to three points.
Here are five talking points from the King Power Stadium.