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KOMPAS.com – Kevin De Bruyne revealed the reason why he played a different role in the match Newcastle United vs Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday (6/29/2020).

The Newcastle vs Man City duel at the St James’ Park Stadium ended in a 0-2 win for the visitors.

Two goals from Pep Guardiola’s men scored by Kevin De Bruyne through a penalty kick in the 37th minute and Raheem Sterling 68 minutes through kicks measured after working with Phil Foden.

A visit to the headquarters of Newcastle, Manchester City did appear dominant with the mastery of the ball reaching 76 percent.

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However, Pep Guardiola must rack his brain so that his team can penetrate the defense of Newcastle who play with five defenders.

One of the best decisions made by Guardiola was to ask De Bruyne to play deeper.

De Bruyne, who was part of the Man City midfield trio with Ilkay Guendogan and David Silva, obeyed the coach’s orders.

The Belgian midfielder changed his role by playing deeper in the middle area.

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“I have played in many positions throughout my career,” De Bruyne was quoted as saying Manchester Evening News.

“The coach asked me to try something new because Newcastle played with five defenders. I only tried to play in the interests of this team,” added the 29-year-old player.

Guardiola’s decision to change De Bruyne’s role proved to be the right choice.

Manchester City also packed a victory over Newcastle and won a ticket to the FA Cup semifinals.

Also read: FA Cup Semifinal Schedule, Held 18 and 19 July 2020

The team nicknamed The Citizens were also determined to return to the FA Cup final and defend the title they won last season.

In the 2019-2020 FA Cup semifinals, Manchester City will face Arsenal who had previously successfully eliminated Sheffield United.

Then in the other semifinals, Manchester United will meet Chelsea.

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