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Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is my FIRST PICK of any player in the top flight... and find out who makes my team of the weekend

Imagine you could start a Premier League team from scratch and sign any player. Kevin De Bruyne would be my first pick — Pep Guardiola is turning him into the complete midfield player.

I have never seen a player who enjoys making goals as much as De Bruyne. His pass to set up Sergio Aguero for Manchester City against Liverpool was worth the entrance fee alone.

But what struck me more about De Bruyne's display was how often he won the ball back for City to set up attacks.

Manchester City have a very special player in Kevin De Bruyne, as shown against Liverpool
Manchester City have a very special player in Kevin De Bruyne, as shown against Liverpool
De Bruyne provided two first-half assists and was the man of the match against the Reds
De Bruyne provided two first-half assists and was the man of the match against the Reds

We all know De Bruyne is a genius with the ball but, by playing slightly deeper, he has come on leaps and bounds when City are out of possession.