Topics: Premier League, Man City, Liverpool, De Bruyne, Joel Matip
The Belgian midfielder drew first for the hosts in Sunday's frantic encounter.

Kevin De Bruyne added to his remarkable run for Manchester City by scoring in Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool. The 30-year-old playmaker had history revised by putting the host in front with an early opener.

With the stakes as high as ever, the afternoon's super clash took off to a flying start and had the deadlock broken inside the first five minutes. Kevin De Bruyne, who had scored five goals in his last five appearances for City, found himself around the Liverpool penalty area and had his shot taking a wicked deflection off Joel Matip. The ball subsequently hit the base of post to beat a ball-watching Alisson before rolling over the line. Watch:

De Bruyne's fifth minute strike has been passed as the second fastest goal ever scored in a Premier League clash between Man City and Liverpool. Michael Owen's goal inside three minutes in the 2004/2005 season ranks No.1 on the chart. In terms of personal achievements, De Bruyne's goal against Liverpool meant that he has now netted in four in a row across all competitions for the first time since arriving at the Manchester club.