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Kev's the Man

Manchester City would be fourth in the Premier League without Kevin De Bruyne… after earning 20 points by himself

Belgian star involved in ten match-winning goals this term, leading Spurs' Harry Kane in the points-earned standings

MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola hasn't been shy in splashing the cash in recent transfer windows.

After all, he's sanctioned hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new blood, most recently in landing £57million defender Aymeric Laporte.

Kevin De Bruyne has won 20 points for Man City this term with his goals and assists
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Kevin De Bruyne has won 20 points for Man City this term with his goals and assistsCredit: AFP

However, Pep is most indebted to a man he didn't sign... Belgium sensation Kevin De Bruyne.

In fact, the midfield maestro, 26, has earned an outrageous 20 points by himself this season, according to research from .

To put that in perspective, without De Bruyne, Man City wouldn't be miles ahead at the top of the Premier League standings... they'd be fourth.

That's right, without KDB, City would be in the midst of a real war to break into the Champions League places, with neighbours Manchester United top of the pile.

Kevin De Bruyne has won 20 points by himself for Man City this season
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Kevin De Bruyne has won 20 points by himself for Man City this seasonCredit: BetStars

Premier League top six, without Kevin De Bruyne

1. Man United - 56 pts
2. Liverpool - 54
3. Chelsea  - 53
4. MAN CITY - 52
5. Tottenham - 52
6. Arsenal - 45

Harry Kane comes in second in the standings, earning 17 points with his goals
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Harry Kane comes in second in the standings, earning 17 points with his goalsCredit: AP:Associated Press

De Bruyne leads Tottenham star Harry Kane as the Premier League's biggest points-earner - with the Spurs man on 17.

Under-fire Chelsea ace Alvaro Morata comes in third despite his average form having won 16 points from his goals and assists.

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Man City forward Sergio Aguero and Man United striker Romelu Lukaku (14 points apiece) complete the top five.

Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah is only good for sixth with 13 points won, despite leading the pack in terms of goals and assists, with 29.

Kevin De Bruyne provides a brilliant assist for Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero’s first goal against Leicester
Every Premier League team's top points-earner in 2017-18
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Every Premier League team's top points-earner in 2017-18Credit: BetStars
Without Kevin De Bruyne, Man City would be sitting down in fourth
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Without Kevin De Bruyne, Man City would be sitting down in fourthCredit: Reuters

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Mohamed Salah has contributed 29 goals but is good for only sixth in points-earnedCredit: PA:Empics Sport

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