LONDON - Erling Haaland, who scored 52 goals in total in his debut season in English football last campaign, scored twice in just 36 minutes.
Rodri then completed the scoring to give City a perfect start to their quest to become the first side to win four consecutive English top-flight titles.
But the night was soured for Pep Guardiola's men by the sight of de Bruyne limping off midway through the first half.
The Belgian had suffered a hamstring tear in City's Champions League final victory over Inter Milan on June 10.
"He was injured again unfortunately," said Guardiola. "Same place and position as the Champions League and he will be out for a while.
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