Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Kevin de Bruyne still has another gear after victory over Brighton.

De Bruyne struck in the 3-1 win on Saturday.

“(Kevin) Can be better. He's not playing at his top level, not yet. He made a fantastic goal but he's not playing his best," Guardiola declared.

"He knows. I don't have to tell him. He's not perfect, he knows that.

“I spoke with him. The goal is outstanding.

“Thanks to him we didn't suffer in the last 15/20 minutes when the game was more open.

“The way Brighton play is outstanding. I am a big admirer for Roberto De Zerbi and the way they want to play.

“The players felt that in the locker room - how difficult it was in the second half.

“The turning point in the second half was when Riyad Mahrez had this chance and normally he doesn't miss it but because it is football it happens. One minute later we concede a goal.

“In that situation the emotions are there against a difficult team.

“In that moment they were better, and Kevin made a masterclass action so we win the game."