Joleon Lescott makes Yaya Toure claim about Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne

Joleon Lescott has insisted Kevin De Bruyne is yet to eclipse Yaya Toure's best season at Manchester City despite equalling the Premier League record for most assists in a season. The Belgian playmaker has been in excellent form this term, finishing the campaign level with Thierry Henry's record of 20 Premier League assists. His current form has left Lescott in no doubt that with a few more years at the same level, he will earn a place alongside Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard as Premier League legend. “What he’s doing and the impact he’s having on every game is remarkable. He’s setting a new standard," Lescott told BT Sport. "Rio’s era of Gerrard and Lampard - some great players in the Premier League era - but what Kevin De Bruyne’s doing is remarkable. “I think if he continues to do this for another three or four years, he’s in the conversation (of Premier League greats).” However, when quizzed whether De Bruyne's impact at Manchester City eclipses Toure, he said: “No. He’s got to do it for a little bit longer. Yaya’s best season outweighs Kevin’s (best season). He scored 20 goals in that season, in 13/14." Source: MEN