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Manchester City's goal hero John Stones hails 'outrageous' assist threat of superstar playmaker Kevin de Bruyne... as Belgian helps the centre-back score his first ever Premier League goal for Pep Guardiola's side

Unlikely goal hero John Stones labelled assist king Kevin De Bruyne 'outrageous' as Manchester City threatened to take charge of the title race.

Stones had never found the net in the Premier League since joining City in 2016, until Sunday's double during the four-goal rout of Crystal Palace.

Victory hauled City just two points behind neighbours and leaders Manchester United with a game in hand as Pep Guardiola hunts for a third Premier League crown in charge.

Manchester City defender John Stones scored twice in a 4-0 victory against Crystal Palace

Stones headed his first after De Bruyne's stunning cross, the Belgian's 100th assist since arriving the club, before the floodgates opened in the second half.