We tried to remain as calm as attainable however it was ‘somewhat bit panicked’: Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne

Manchester City got here from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and claimed their fourth Premier League title in 5 years. Kevin de Bruyne was named Player of the Season.

Kevin de Bruyne (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSKevin de Bruyne was named Premier League’s Player of the SeasonManchester City got here from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2Ilkay Gundogan scored the winner within the 81st minute

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne had no qualms in admitting that his group panicked somewhat bit towards Aston Villa earlier than claiming their fourth Premier League title in 5 years.

Manchester City got here from behind with a 3-2 win towards Aston Villa. At one level, Liverpool had been within the entrance seat to remove the trophy when Manchester City had been trailing 0-2. However, Ilkay Gundogan netted City’s first purpose, Rodri equalised and Gundogan scored the winner within the five-minute spell.

“Maybe (Manchester City panicked) a couple of times – but it’s normal in this situation,” De Bruyne, who was named the Premier League’s Player of the Season, was quoted as saying.

“But we tried to stay as calm as possible but sometimes it was a little bit panicked.

“At 2-1, it simply modified the entire scenario for me. The stadium, the environment, the gamers change. We by no means seemed again from there. You simply go for it – you are dropping anyway,” De Bruyne added.

Oleksandr Zinchenko, the halftime substitute, dedicated the victory to his country Ukraine and draped the league trophy in the Ukrainian flag while celebrating.

“I’m so proud to be Ukrainian and I’d like to at some point convey this title to Ukraine as a result of they deserve it,” Zinchenko said. “(The assist) means all the things for me – I might die for these individuals and their assist.

“What people gave me and what they have done for me during this period, the toughest period of my life, I am so appreciative and I will never forget this, never in my life.”

Midfielder Jack Grealish hailed Manchester City’s achievement, saying, “Growing up I always wanted to play in the Premier League and when I did the next thing was to get my hands on the trophy. I was nearly crying when I had it in my hand.”