Pep Guardiola reaction says it all after Kevin De Bruyne wonder strike for Man City against Crystal Palace

Man City boss Pep Guardiola could be seen blowing kisses to Kevin De Bruyne after the first of two stunning goals in the 4-2 win over Crystal Palace.

The Premier League champions found themselves behind at Selhurst Park after Jean-Philippe Mateta's surprise opener.

But they quickly drew level when De Bruyne plucked one out of the top drawer.

The Belgium superstar latched onto a cutback from Jack Grealish and curled an outrageous effort into the top corner from just inside the box.

City boss Guardiola, clearly delighted with the response from his team, celebrated by blowing kisses with two hands in the direction of De Bruyne, much to the amusement of fans.

One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Guardiola was so stressed he sent him kisses after that goal."

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Another said: "Guardiola kisses I’m in tears hahahaha."

De Bruyne doubled his tally with a stunning left-footed volley after second-half goals from Rico Lewis and Erling Haaland, while Osdonne Edouard added a late consolation for Palace.

City keep the pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool, who play later this weekend.

Guardiola's men started the weekend three points behind league-lead