De Bruyne Just Scored the Sneakiest Low Free Kick With a Searing Ground Rocket

Change is all about acknowledging expectations and bending them with your will. Yes, that sounds like some corny-ass Silicon Valley jargon, but it contains some wisdom. Say you've got a set piece, and are trying to get past a wall, think not of going over it like the countless Cristiano Ronaldos of the world (he's a dime a dozen, people). But dig under. Such was the move that De Bruyne pulled against Bournemouth today with an absolute beauty of a shot.

The low free kick is not a new move by any definition. But today, the Manchester City attacking midfielder perfected it with an absolute ground rocket of a shot, searing the grass, and likely knocking off a couple of cleats of the Bournemouth players on its way. De Bruyne also tallied up an assist on the day, putting Pep Guardiola's boys up for a final score of 4-0, and right at the top of the table. Giving the citizenry plenty to celebrate.