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Fans claim Kevin De Bruyne used Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'corner taken quickly' technique vs Barcelona for John Stones' early opener as Gary Neville hails 'genius' midfielder

Fans noticed Kevin De Bruyne's corner-kick techniquye used to find the opening goal in their Liverpool clash had similarities to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The masterful midfielder took the corner quickly, echoing Alexander-Arnold's move against Barcelona to find John Stones and the eventual opener.

Man City's trip to Anfield marks a crucial game in the title run-in, with a key three points at stake for the top spot.

Darwin Nunez had the ball in the net, though VAR ruled his goal offside and it was Stones who found the back of the net for the visitors.