Kevin De Bruyne takes plastic bottle onslaught in stride as City triumph over Arsenal

Feb 17, 2023

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The Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Manchester City on Wednesday evening saw a hostile reception for Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The City star was greeted with a hail of plastic bottles as he made his way off the pitch at the Emirates Stadium after his side inflicted a 3-1 win over Arsenal, who began the day on top of the table.

De Bruyne had opened the scoring for Manchester City with a sublime goal, ending his own 13-game barren spell in front of goal. Despite being targeted with projectiles by the home supporters, he took the situation in his stride and was seen kicking the bottles off the pitch as he made his way towards the dugout.

The Belgian international was the star performer for City on the night, notching a goal and an assist to help his side usurp Arsenal’s hold on top spot in the Premier League. However, his involvement in a touchline spat with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta may have gone some way in making him an unpopular figure at the Emirates.

De Bruyne also had a touchline spat with Arteta

The incident occurred when the ball went out for a throw and Arteta appeared to let the ball roll past him, impeding De Bruyne’s approach to collect it with the score locked at 1-1. The Belgian was clearly incensed by Arteta’s actions, pushing him aside as he retrieved the ball and holding out a finger in warning to the Spaniard.

The altercation highlights the intensity and passion that underpins the Premier League, and it is no secret that rivalries between teams and players can often be heated. However, it is important to remember that such incidents should not overshadow the talent and skill on display on the pitch.

De Bruyne’s performance on the night was a reminder of his world-class ability, and his composure in the face of hostility from the home fans was commendable. His ability to shrug off the negative attention and maintain his focus on the game was a testament to his mental strength and professionalism.

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