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Pep Guardiola reveals why he subbed Kevin De Bruyne off early after the Belgian star fumed at his boss for being taken off early during Man City's draw at Liverpool

Pep Guardiola insisted he was happy with Kevin De Bruyne's angry reaction to being substituted after several heated discussions with the Belgian towards the end of a pulsating 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

De Bruyne was sacrificed to regain control as Liverpool swarmed the City penalty area in the second half, and looked furious as he took his seat on the bench.

'I'm happy to see that!' said Guardiola. 'I like it if he's upset, it's good. He's happy now. I knew what we were missing, we missed keeping the ball.