Guardiola gushes over devastating De Bruyne

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne embodied Manchester City's future after the Belgian's sublime display inspired his side to an emphatic 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

De Bruyne smashed in City's second goal on Saturday and had a hand in its third, scored by Raheem Sterling, who went on to complete a brace, as City registered a record-extending 16th successive Premier League win.

De Bruyne's pinpoint passing repeatedly tore holes in the Spurs defense and Guardiola said that ability on the ball, allied to his exemplary work rate, made him a figurehead for the club's young players.