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Kevin De Bruyne believes Manchester City and Manchester United won't compete for the Premier League title alone despite stunning starts

Kevin De Bruyne believes it's a little too early to say the Premier League title race will be a straight shoot-out between his Manchester City and rivals Manchester United.

City have started the season in electric form, wining seven of their opening eight matches and drawing the other, and they lead United by two points ahead of this weekend.

There is then a three-point gap to Tottenham in third and, according to the Belgian star, that suggests it is too early to count out other contenders.

Kevin de Bruyne believes there will be more than two contenders - Manchester City and Manchester United - in the Premier League title race this season
Kevin de Bruyne believes there will be more than two contenders - Manchester City and Manchester United - in the Premier League title race this season
De Bruyne has been in sparkling form during the opening weeks of the season
De Bruyne has been in sparkling form during the opening weeks of the season
City currently lead rivals United by two points, with a further three point gap to Tottenham
City currently lead rivals United by two points, with a further three point gap to Tottenham

Asked by ESPN FC whether a two-horse race was developing, De Bruyne said: 'For the moment I think so, but everybody's still there.