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

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.

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.

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.

A third Man City player, Raheem Sterling, reaches the top ten, with 11 points - level with Tottenham's Christian Eriksen.

David Silva becomes the fourth Etihad star to crack the list with ten points won by himself.

The Spaniard is level-pegging with Jordon Ibe, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta.