Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says the scoreline flattered them for their 4-1 win at Southampton.

De Bruyne produced his 100th Premier League assist for the triumph.

He said, "I was talking to James Ward-Prowse at the end, they always play good, they just sometimes miss a striker. For half an hour we had it tough, then we had chances and thankfully scored the goal. We played really well in the second half. The goal we conceded was soft, but we played really well.

"The play really good football, they press well and are compact. They are a good side."

On reaching 100 Premier League assists, he stated: "I saw it before the game. A lot of people were talking about it online. It is something you can't really miss. I just tried to create as much as possible. I could have had two or three more. If they score I get the assist. Of course I am proud. I am known for my creativity, there aren't many football players who have been there. Half of the side is mine and half of the side is the other. It is a proud moment but I have to go on."

On doing it 56 games quicker than Cesc Fabregas, De Bruyne added: "I don't compare. Cesc is an unbelievable footballer player. I don't compare myself to others. I just try and do the best I can do. People will talk about quicker. Everything is different, you play different positions and teams. We score a lot of goals!"