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Kevin De Bruyne plays down half-time bust-up with Manchester City team-mate David Silva

Etihad superstar says he regularly has similar rows with his missus - after a flare-up with his skipper in the Champions League win over Napoli

KEVIN DE BRUYNE has played down his half time bust-up with David Silva - saying he regularly has similar rows with his missus.

The Manchester City pair were seen in a heated debate as they headed down the tunnel during Tuesday's thrilling 2-1 home Champions League group win over Napoli.

 Kevin De Bruyne clashes with David Silva during the interval
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Kevin De Bruyne clashes with David Silva during the interval

A clearly-angry KDB could be heard urging his skipper to 'let him talk' as he tried to get to one of the officials.

Silva and Fernandinho were guiding him away - no doubt mindful the Belgian had already been booked.

But the £54million ace said it was the type of argument which happens regularly and was quickly forgotten about.

De Bruyne said: "We just had a little discussion. A minute later, that’s forgotten.

 Kevin De Bruyne again showed he is one of the top players in Europe on current form
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Kevin De Bruyne again showed he is one of the top players in Europe on current formCredit: Rex Features
 Skipper David Silva was a shining light as City turned in an often outstanding display
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Skipper David Silva was a shining light as City turned in an often outstanding displayCredit: Rex Features

"I have those sometimes with my wife too. Maybe you do too, I suppose? Sometimes it’s needed - and it's normal.

"Not everything is always positive. But this was something small.


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"I wanted to ask something to the fourth official but I wasn’t allowed to.

"But as I said. It’s nothing to make a big deal out of it. It happens sometimes.

 Kevin De Bruyne had an animated conversation with his boss Pep Guardiola - and heated words with captain David Silva
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Kevin De Bruyne had an animated conversation with his boss Pep Guardiola - and heated words with captain David SilvaCredit: Rex Features

"Some people often say or see that I’m frustrated, but that wasn’t the case. I was just a bit annoyed.

"And for a minute I lost myself. One minute and it’s done. And I don’t mind.

"At the highest level a discussion can be good sometimes. To get everyone at their toes again."

 Kevin De Bruyne leads celebrations but later had a half-time flare up with David Silva
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Kevin De Bruyne leads celebrations but later had a half-time flare up with David SilvaCredit: phcimages.com
 Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva have had much to celebrate this season and have shrugged off their half-time exchange
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Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva have had much to celebrate this season and have shrugged off their half-time exchangeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

Meanwhile de Bruyne is in no rush to sign a new deal at the Etihad - but is confident it will get resolved.

He is looking for a significant pay rise on his current £115,000 a week deal - which also includes sizeable bonuses. *

*But he said: *"My agent has been already to see Txiki and talks are coming. I am patient and don't stress it.I have time."

 Spanish playmaker David Silva was in lively form for Man City as they outplayed Serie A leaders Napoli for long spells
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Spanish playmaker David Silva was in lively form for Man City as they outplayed Serie A leaders Napoli for long spellsCredit: Rex Features
 Ex-Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is in the form of his life and tipped to be a star of the 2018 World Cup finals with Belgium
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Ex-Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is in the form of his life and tipped to be a star of the 2018 World Cup finals with BelgiumCredit: EPA
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