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'He is getting better': Pep Guardiola reveals Kevin de Bruyne is closing in on his Manchester City return after taking part in first-team training - with star having missed almost a month due to a hamstring injury

Kevin De Bruyne is closing in on a return for Manchester City after taking part in first-team training.

The central midfielder has been out for almost a month with a hamstring injury picked up during the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.

De Bruyne has been training with Pep Guardiola's squad, with the hope he can be included in a squad over the next week.

Kevin de Bruyne is closing in on a Manchester City return after taking part in first-team training

City travel to Everton on Wednesday looking to stretch their lead to 10 points, before a trip to Arsenal and a Champions League date with Borussia Monchengladbach.