Football fans online have heaped praise on Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne after he gave the Cityzens the lead against Liverpool. The Belgian star gave the defending champions the lead inside the first five minutes.Pep Guardiola's side made a bright start to the game at the Etihad Stadium. Former Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling had a great opportunity to take the lead but his shot was saved by goalkeeper Alisson Becker.However, moments later Kevin De Bruyne took a shot from outside the box which was deflected into the back of the net through Joel Matip.But City's lead did not last long. Portuguese forward Diogo Jota netted to equalize eight minutes later with a well-timed shot from inside the box. However, Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus put Manchester City in front once again in the 37th minute.Football fans on Twitter were in awe of Kevin De Bruyne after yet another crucial goal this season. Some even labeled the Belgian as the best midfielder in the world at the moment.Here are some tweets in that regard:🐬@mellamodevDe Bruyne has consistently been one of the best big game players in the world for over half a decade, some of the narratives around him are hilarious9:09 AM · Apr 10, 2022281De Bruyne has consistently been one of the best big game players in the world for over half a decade, some of the narratives around him are hilariousTrey@UTDTreyKEVIN DE BRUYNE BEST MIDFIELDER IN THE WORLD9:05 AM · Apr 10, 20221434130KEVIN DE BRUYNE BEST MIDFIELDER IN THE WORLDJ.@MessilizerDE BRUYNEEEEEE TOO GOOD9:05 AM · Apr 10, 202223313DE BRUYNEEEEEE TOO GOOD𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎@TheEuropeanLad1-0 Manchester City.KEVIN DE BRUYNE SCORES! HE STEPS UP AGAIN!9:05 AM · Apr 10, 20221319891-0 Manchester City.KEVIN DE BRUYNE SCORES! HE STEPS UP AGAIN! https://t.co/jQHE1VnzfTTC@totalcristianoKDBBB BIG GAME PLAYER9:05 AM · Apr 10, 202254020KDBBB BIG GAME PLAYERYuwan@U1sidKDB is a hugeee big game player9:05 AM · Apr 10, 2022KDB is a hugeee big game playerToni-Camille- 30% OFF@TonicamillexTerrible start9:05 AM · Apr 10, 202216Terrible startConn@ConnCFCCan’t believe Bruno was ever compared to KDB man.9:07 AM · Apr 10, 202254558Can’t believe Bruno was ever compared to KDB man.Kevin De Bruyne has been one of Manchester City's most important players this season. The 30-year-old playmaker has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 35 appearances for the Cityzens across all competitions.De Bruyne has been vital for City in recent important fixtures. The former Wolfsburg star scored twice and assisted once in their 4-1 win over city-rivals Manchester United last month.The Belgian international also scored the only goal in Man City's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinals.Manchester City and Liverpool are going head-to-head in the Premier LeagueManchester City and Liverpool are once against going head-to-head for the Premier League title. Prior to their game at the Etihad, Man City were a point clear of Liverpool at the top of the league standings.Jurgen Klopp's side came into the game on the back of some excellent form in the Premier League. The Reds have picked up ten consecutive wins in the league, a run stretching back from mid-January.It is worth mentioning that both sides were involved in an enthralling 2-2 draw when they faced each other earlier this season.ESPN UK@ESPNUKPremier League points across the last four seasons: Man City: 338 Liverpool: 337Changed the game ⚔️2:36 AM · Apr 8, 2022269651890Premier League points across the last four seasons:🔵 Man City: 338🔴 Liverpool: 337Changed the game ⚔️ https://t.co/d5NR8XgMdeThe game at the Etihad Stadium is not the only time these two sides will play one another this month.Liverpool and Manchester City are also scheduled to face each other in the semifinals of the FA Cup on April 16 at Wembley Stadium.