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​De Bruyne happy to take Man City penalty responsiblity

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has no issues being City's penalty taker.

The Belgian has been the designated taker recently, after previous takers missed a significant number of spot kicks.

It is a duty he is happy to take on, especially as it gives him a chance to score more goals.

De Bruyne opened the scoring for City from the spot against Newcastle United in the FA Cup quarter final, a game they went on to win 2-0.

"We had a few problems this year and I think the gaffer asked me to step up against Madrid," De Bruyne told reporters after the game.

"I've scored a couple now. If I'm the taker now I will try.

"Obviously there will be a day I miss, you have to take your responsibility, it if it's in it's good."

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