Kevin De Bruyne nets two goals, but no debut for Erling Haaland

Defending Premier League champions Manchester City beat Mexican side Club America 2-1 in their opening preseason match in Houston, Texas

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it was old reliable Kevin De Bruyne who accounted for both Man City goals

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The team captain pushed up from his attacking midfield position to create his own shot on the first goal

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Two Man City players who did manage to make their debuts were former River Plate star Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips

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Haaland's debut could come against his former Bundesliga nemesis Bayern Munich on Saturday, July 23 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Manchester City vs. Club America final score

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Final: Manchester City 2, Club America 1

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