Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne insists victory at Newcastle was all about "willpower".

De Bruyne jumped from the bench to score and create the winner for Oscar Bobb in the 3-2 victory.

"It was crazy! I missed this, you know," said De Bruyne after the game. "It is what it is. I had a big injury and needed the time. I enjoyed myself and I worked hard.

"To come here to this stadium, this environment, it was more willpower than anything, it was crazy.

"It's more willpower than sharpness. I know I can't do that for 90 minutes for the moment. I can put in a shift for 20-25 minutes at full pace. It can't be any better than this.

"To come here, it's a difficult ground. Everyone was happy for me with everything that has happened. We want to try again to compete for the league. To win here, it's a tough game so it's important."