KEVIN DE BRUYNE inspired a sensational comeback as Manchester City came back from 2-0 down to win 4-2 against Crystal Palace.

The Eagles were running riot in the first half an hour after goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards – and they thought they had a third, only for it be chalked off for offside.

Manchester City players celebrating a goal.Kevin De Bruyne inspired Man City's stunning comebackOmar Marmoush of Manchester City celebrating a goal.Omar Marmoush was amongst the goals againMateo Kovacic scoring a goal during a soccer match.Mateo Kovacic scored after being set up by a clever De Bruyne passJames McAtee of Manchester City scoring a goal.James McAtee latched onto a long ball and netted City's fourthManchester City players celebrating a goal.Nico O’Reilly's fifth ensured they moved into the top four of the table

New semi-automated offside technology ruled out the goal and it sparked City into life.

De Bruyne, who ends his lengthy stay at the club this summer, fired home a stunning free-kick to begin the comeback.

Omar Marmoush then add another before half-time.

After the break, De Bruyne turned provider and set up Mateo Kovacic's brilliant goal.

Academy graduates James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly then wrapped up the three points to send them into the top four of the table.

Two Crystal Palace soccer players celebrating a goal.Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze opened the scoringSoccer goal during a match.Chris Richards gave Palace a shock 2-0 lead with a header from a corner