KEVIN DE BRUYNE scored a brilliant goal just seconds after surviving a horror stamp from Dele Alli.
The Manchester City superstar looked like he was heading for serious injury after the Spurs man crunched him at the Etihad.
Alli was only booked for the terrible challenge that left De Bruyne in a heap on the ground and struggle to get to his feet.
The Belgian went off for a bit of treatment but amazingly returned unscathed.
Amazingly, De Bruyne - the Premier League's standout player this season - scored almost instantly after coming back on.
He was set free down the left hand channel and lashed in an unstoppable strike that Hugo Lloris was powerless to stop. The goal came just two minutes after the challenge.
There were calls for Alli to be sent off for the tackle but referee Craig Pawson only showed him a yellow. It was a tough day for Pawson who was also criticised for failing to send off Nicolas Otamendi for kicking Harry Kane in the head.
Some also criticised him for the penalty decision he awarded to City, although the replays appeared to show there was some contact.
Alli was later subbed off by Mauricio Pochettino and was roundly booed by Man City fans at the Etihad. Manchester City ran riot at the Etihad, extending their record winning run in the Premier League to 16 matches.
Raheem Sterling scored twice in a 4-1 win for Pep Guardiola's men.
Ilkay Gundogan had opened the scoring before De Bruyne's goal.
Christian Eriksen scored a late goal for Spurs.
De Bruyne is such a beast! Minutes after that filthy challenge from Alli he smashes one straight through Lloris' hands!! 
You couldn’t have a better revenge in football. Just minutes after his ankle get kicked on by Alli, De Bruyne scores a golaço!
From The Sun
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