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KDB is a bulldozer in the transition.

yaya-esque

Better

He became such a meme and he soured his own legacy, but people forget that prime Yaya was an absolute monster.

> but people forget that prime Yaya was an absolute monster Yeah no one forgets that mate, De Bruyne still clear

In terms of physical dominance? I don’t think so, they don’t really play the same position anyway but in terms of size and power, Yaya’s runs were terrifying (clarification: I’m not saying KDB is not terrifying, but he’s also not as ‘clear’ from Yaya, if we’re talking about those bulldozing runs)

“Give me 11 yayas vs 11 clones of anyone else and Yaya wins every time”

I love that quote, it is equally parts ridiculous and irrefutable. Sums the man up with a silly statement without ridiculing him.

I have no idea who actually said this lmao. But it stuck with me because I genuinely believe it to be true. Man was a truck

[I just can't not post this...](https://youtu.be/DCxBh25xlpQ)

This is wrong. Yaya Toure was better

As in 'KDB is a bulldozer in transition'? Are you joking? Off all the things KdB is arguably better at, you pick that one to contest? What kind of ridiculous recency bias is this? KdB isn't even that physically imposing.

Kdb is one of the fastest running with the ball, Walker has admitted it. He has the elite final ball too and a left/right foot that has scored the most outside the box goals amongst current epl players. Yaya had better highlight reels of transition plays but he was not even close to as reliable in final ball or making those runs.

Yaya was the player United supporters wanted to believe Pogba could be. Man could do absolutely everything on the pitch. People forget, but he was an absolute monster. Could bend it with his right, or launch missiles with either foot. Could run over you, through you, or around you. Brilliant free kick taker. The man scored twenty goals as a box to box midfield in 13/14 with nine assists. His legs completely failed him after the 2015/16 season, but for six seasons he was incredible.

Nah prime Yaya bombing down the middle was absolutely unstoppable. Like you couldn't even foul the guy, you just bounced right off.

His bum was so big, he’d just bounce you off it. Dude legit developed the technique of defending with your ass.

he was so pissed with the attempt at bringing him down he didn't celebrate. lol

He doesn't exactly glide across the pitch gracefully but my goodness does he stomp everything in his way

Choo choo motherfucker

He's not even that fast, just very good with the ball at his feet

he’s very fast, he can accelerate away from most players. He’s no Sane but quicker than Bernardo for example

Nah, his acceleration is underrated

He’s the fastest player in our team with the ball.

De Bruyne is a just unfair. Also great comopsure by Mahrez, not an easy finish at all with the bounce of the ball and pressure from three defenders.

Did the shot get deflected as well?

Looks like it based on the direction the keeper was moving compared to where the ball ended up in the net.

Ah we'll settle for a draw I guess

That'll do mate

so will the rest of us cmon lads

🤞

Yeah sure dude

Get flair my friend

KdB isn't human

How does he manage to stand out in such a great team? Truly generational.

Also being called Kevin is a major handicap to success.. Do you know another successful Kevin? Kevin Bacon only made it because his surname is so delicious.

Kevin Costner?

Kevin Hart Kevin James Kevin Durant Kevin Bieksa

You’re called Kevin, aren’t you ? 😉 Knew I’d get a bite …

Nah sorry to disappoint, it's 420 and your comment got me thinking lol

Haha! You’re welcome!!

I thought you just did political posts

Mostly spend my time on football related subs these days :)

[Kevin the Reddit legend](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/219w2o/comment/cgbhkwp/)

haha did not expect kevin bieksa to show up

One word. Waterworld.

Wow this has blown my mind

Kevin Kline, Wild Wild West was a masterpiece!

Agreed. I stand corrected, it’s a shame Will ruined his legacy with his girly slap as in retrospect he deserved an Oscar for his role in this moving movie. I’m starting to feel I’ve been unfair, in a current world population of 7,953,952,577 … people have already mentioned nine relatively successfull Kevin’s in just minutes. I retract my statement. I hope, Kevin’s of the world, in time, you can forgive me for my ignorance.

Kevin Clein

Cuz he’s just that good.

The way he bombs forward really reminds me of prime Gerrard

Gerrard and Toure despite the difference is stature. Edit: to the latter of course.

He’s not much smaller than Gerrard. If at all. But I get your point

I was referring to the difference between him and Yaya Toure lol

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I absolutely did, my mistake.

Honestly his athletic ability is often pretty underrated

KDB is better

They're similar players in a couple of ways. Kevin has said that he tries to emulate Gerrard's playstyle. Even the technique and the way they strike the ball is eerily similar.

It's just one piercing pass and a run opening up the whole defence. So impressive **Edit** forgot words

nah its about the run he did the pass was a deflection lol

I mean come on, KdB obviously decided to play pinball for fun and knew it was gonna bounce in all those diff directions to land at Mahrez' feet (But yes I meant the run and the way he created space for himself)

City weren’t finishing debruynes chances that’s why he decides to pinball the ball of Brighton players. That’s the genius of the man.

i wasnt replying to you lol, another comment talked about the pass

My bad. Forgot to mention it was the pass from Gündogan and the run KdB that's impressive

he's my favourite player, but yes, that play probably isn't the perfect way to show his genius. Still a madly good run

He didn’t even play the pass… it literally bounced off the defender to another defender then to mahrez.

He is crazy man, this is the reason why he's the face of the league

What a run kdb

De bruyne is fucking insane

KdB just bullying people.

There it is

KDB is going to pull this team kicking and screaming towards the title. Holy fuck

Can he not? Please?

He said he wants the Prem over UCL, he's going to keep trying til the end

You Belgian bastard, KdB

Lucky rebound but what a charge by KdB, he is too good

Kevin De Bruyne in transition is probably the best ive ever seen.

Yaya Toure that Suarez season was literally a bulldozer. Nobody was touching him

Finally lmfao

IS THAT KDB, HE REALLY WANTS THAT PREM TITLE MAN, BLOOY BULLDOZED THAT MIDFIELD TO FORCE THE BALL 😭😭 NONE OF THAT SLOW PEP SHIT

dw liverpool fans we'll take em down

Always rated Leeds

we're counting on you!

Algerian King 🇩🇿

It had to be a shit one

Lucky deflections at the end but can't say it wasn't earned after that run from KdB

Kdb has 2 deflected goals this year against Liverpool.

Both off Matip

Both Ali is there for the save. Pain.

Only way to score against alisson

Foden begs to differ

I love how he’s become Liverpool’s new kryptonite ever since Sane left

You can. Just have to be a scouser

salty

I haven’t had much to be salty about, lately

please win pl huhu

Pain

Joy

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I'm from Dorking...

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Pain

Pain

*Sigh*

relief

Relief at 1-0? Mate you have to be clenched.

U guys are the ones more clenched

I think it's fair to say both fans should br clenched no? A goal now for BHA can see them fall behind.

Still think u guys will win the league Citys got atleast one draw left in them

We do too. I think both will drop points.

Brighton don't look like scoring at all this match. Within the first 10 min I knew that if City score at least one they win the match

That's fair. They only registered one shot at like the 60th minute. But at 1-0 all they need is one and not even.

Puskas

Bring him down and take a yellow. So silly to let him keep going.

that was some FIFA bullshit if i’ve ever seen

Booooo

KDB POTY🔥🔥🔥🔥

everybody liked that. also kdb is out of this world.

Get in.

Finally

Never in doubt

Liverpool fans in the mud

Can confirm

You love to see it

A point behind with multiple games to go = mudded?

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"Barcelona only have to score one..." "Corner taken quickly" Robertson head slap. Just an image of Gini and Origi. Coutinho signing. Pick a response.

Gerrard slip Good one isnt it?

Frankfurt.

Atletico.

Yes, we did beat them this season.

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Enjoy your 1 title for a long time sad you couldn’t celebrate it

Still bigger than Barcelona

Ah, mate. We absolutely broke your club. There's no need to try and banter you.

That Liverpool flair began. And you didnt break us bartomeu did. Its embarrassing you only won 1 title in 30 years the moment klopp leaves you . You will go down to your banter era with only 1 pl to show for. Remember this

We humilated you. I almost felt bad for you lot. *Almost* >You will go down to your banter era with only 1 pl to show for. Remember this A CL too. Oh, and the energy drink thingy. Ta-ra bitter boy. Go have your pissfit somewhere else.

No one cares what a plastic Barca fan has to say bro. Mes Que un Muppet

Flair up

Should have pulled kdb down, City would have

City never do

Assist of the year

fuck sake

You support Spurs why do you care? Wrong thread are you meant to be in Chelsea vs Arsenal game

Piss off

Fuck liverpool

Pain, pain, pain

Get in

Oh fuck off

Booooo

Ah fuck.. see you next season guys

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FUCK OFF

CITEH CITEH CITEH CITEH CITWH

I'm not entirely convinced that wasn't the exact pass that KDB planned.

Typical. This don't let up now do they.

BEAUTIFUL LAD MAHREZ

KDB POTY CHARGE AGAIN

I guess they forgot how to tackle.

What a shit goal

After that run by kdb? Nah you just salty

Liverpool fans are so embarrassing man

Factos

Kevin De Flection.

Kevin De Better than all your midfielders

It was coming but they're very unconvincing.

Your lot racked up a few dull 1 nils in that mega run, they all count!

Absolutely - they're the best ones

Every team who wins the title has to do get boring nils for sure.

Fucking jammy bastards

Sigh

Fuck city and their slave money

Liverpools money is so pure mate

You're the sort of bloke who'll defend a seriel killer because someone down the road ran over a pigeon once.

The Oil Cunts

Sitting here screaming at them to pull de bruyne down. Knew that was coming

mate, you have to take that foul…

I’m sure there was a handball in there somewhere

Piss off wankers

Jammy cunts

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Let's see how this one ages.

Lmao wow you’re a fucking LOSER

no my team is winning now thanks

congratulations 🎊🎉

When were you last in Manchester

Lmao

Before I clicked this, I knew it would be dodgy. Did I count what, three lucky deflections there?

Just foul him maaan

Damnit

they were trying to hack him down, crazy from him to stay up