Belgian midfield star Kevin De Bruyne received a fond farewell from Manchester City in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.

A stunning long-range strike from Omar Marmoush (14th minute), coupled with goals from Bernardo Silva (38th min) and Nico Gonzalez (89th min) lifted City up into third spot in the English Premier League (EPL).