Everton vs Manchester City: Why Gundogan is firing on all cylinders
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Everton vs Manchester City: Why Gundogan is firing on all cylinders

Izuchukwu Akawor 17:57 - 14.05.2023

Two goals and an assist against Everton mean Ilkay Gundogan is on that run he has come to be known for at Manchester City.

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has explained his recent run of form for Manchester City.

Gundogan was at his match-winning best as Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

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City thrashed relegation-threatened Everton 3-0 with the German midfielder involved in all the goals at Goodison Park on Sunday evening.

Gundogan explains form for City

The 32-year-old scored two goals and assisted Erling Haaland for the third to lead the Cityzens to an easy win over the Toffees.

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Man of the moment, Ilkay Gundogan celebrates one of his goals against Everton.

His contributions against Everton took his tally to eight goals and four in 26 starts this season as City opened up a four-point lead over Arsenal.

That performance was typical of Gundogan at this very stage of the season, with the German International now involved in three goals in a game for the second time in the Premier League.

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Speaking on his form and City’s, Gundogan noted that it was the business end of the season and every game is a final for the Cityzens.

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"It's the end of the season so every game has been like a final,” Gundogan said moments after the game.

“This place (Goodison Park) has always been very tough for us so it feels like a good win.”

Speaking further on his form and goals, he added that it’s a familiar terrain for him and his teammates.

“[For the first goal] the ball was a little bit behind my run, I was able to take a touch and it worked out perfectly.”

“We have a very experienced team and competing in the last few games of the season is not a new situation for us, and that helps us a lot. It'd about staying calm and trust in your abilities.”

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