Premier League: Man City Beat Wolves 5-1; De Bruyne Scores Four

Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne came out as the star player on Wednesday night after scoring four.

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City have gone three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after beating Wolves 5-1.

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The Belgium international opened the scoring in the seventh minute and then added his second in the 16th.

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De Bruyne went on to score Manchester City's third goal and confirm his hat-trick in the 24th minute.

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Sterling missed a few opportunities in the second half to score but did provide the final nail in the Wolves coffin with the fifth.

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De Bruyne's goal on Wednesday night is a mimic of Haaland's yoga celebration, a nuanced welcome to the club.

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