'He sets the standard' - Man City's captain consistent Kevin De Bruyne impresses again in Wolves win

Kevin de Bruyne is the most consistent player in the Premier League and sets the standard for his Manchester City team-mates, according to former Citizens defender Joleon Lescott. The Belgian playmaker set up two goals in City’s 3-0 win away to Wolves on Saturday, taking his overall tally to 125 assists in all competitions for the Etihad club. Ad Erling Haaland’s stunning start to the season continued as the striker netted his 14th goal in 10 games for his new club, but Lescott believes De Bruyne is just as crucial for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Ballon d'OrBallon d'Or organisers explain Messi shorlist snub, defend Ronaldo inclusion13/08/2022 AT 10:50 Asked if there is a more consistent player out there, Lescott told BT Sport: “No. I think (being) someone who plays at their maximum capacity week in, week out, that’s what separates him. “We’ve seen flashes of his brilliance with other players, but not as consistently every week.

“We’re speaking about Haaland so much, but he (De Bruyne) sets the standard. We didn’t speak about him before the game, we’re speaking about him now, but regarding his performance it’s just expected. Haaland brilliant again as City cruise to win at 10-man Wolves Wolves and Man City observe minute's silence, sing national anthem ahead of match ‘It's nice when Pep defends me’ — Grealish thanks Guardiola after goalscoring performance “That’s a credit to him, you can’t take that for granted because the level he’s playing at is remarkable”.