Champions-elect Man City host champions Chelsea on Sunday at the Etihad.
Eden Hazard insists Kevin De Bruyne friendship will be put aside when Chelsea travel to Man City.
Manchester City can move to within four victories of a maiden title under Pep Guardiola by beating the current champions at the Etihad. Hazard played a vital role in Chelsea’s title triumph last season and the Belgian has no doubt his compatriot De Bruyne is having a similarly influential campaign at City.
Hazard said:
“He’s fantastic, He’s clever on and off the pitch. He’s in full confidence as he’s playing in the best team in the Premier League this year.
“When he’s on the pitch with good players, he’s one of the best in the world. Every time he has the ball at his feet he can do something magic.
“He doesn’t score a lot of goals but he can create something with just one movement or pass. It’s simple, he’s a special player.
“City are a team, though – not just one player. I can tell my team-mates to stop De Bruyne or Sergio Aguero but they have 11 players, they are not just two players.
“I’m happy to see Kevin before kick-off but for 90 minutes I’ll try to forget he’s my friend.I like to make jokes with my friends in the tunnel but as soon as the referee blows the whistle I’m focused on the game.
“After the game – win lose or draw – I will shake his hand and say ‘see you in March with the national team’.”
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