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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne flattered by Pep Guardiola praise

ROTTERDAM -- Kevin De Bruyne has said he wants to prove Pep Guardiola right after the Manchester City manager's praise for his performance in Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win at Feyenoord.

De Bruyne was a constant threat in the Group F opener, and Guardiola said after the match that the Belgium international is "one of the best players I've ever seen in my life."

But De Bruyne said he must deliver on a consistent basis to help City win trophies this season, telling reporters: "It makes me happy, but the other way it is also a way of putting pressure on me to do well.