Ilkay Gundogan dismisses idea Liverpool revenge is behind Man City title charge

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan says that Phil Foden is one of the "best talents" that he has ever seen in his life as he reflects on the Manchester City youngster's performances this season.Foden has flourished in a more prominent role for City this season, providing 11 goals in all competitions, and has been heralded as one the brightest talents out of the City academy.And Gundogan believes that the English international is one of the two best talents he has ever seen, naming him

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan says that Pep Guardiola is the best manager that he has ever played under as he enjoys his most impressive season at Manchester City. Gundogan has flourished for City this season, scoring 11 goals in 19 league games.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has admitted Manchester United were interested in signing him years before he joined Manchester City. Five years after arriving in the city, Gundogan is enjoying his finest campaign yet for City, with 13 goals and three assists to his name in all competitions.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has explained how he subconsciously adapted his game to help Manchester City cope with the loss of Kevin de Bruyne.The Belgian international made his return to Premier League action after several weeks out injured against Arsenal on Sunday.Without De Bruyne, Gundogan filled his shoes by playing in a more attacking role, which saw him score six goals in the six matches that his teammate was absent for."I think it's just something that comes automatically,

straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Liverpool's success in recent seasons has been a motivating factor for Manchester City amid their resurgence this campaign.Liverpool claimed their first Premier League title in 30 years last season, building on the Champions League victory the season before that.

straight to your inboxArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Ilkay Gundogan as 'tremendous' ahead of his team's match with Manchester City on Sunday.City will travel to the Emirates in the hope of stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League table and extending their 17-game winning streak.They could be buoyed by the return of star midfielder Gundogan to the side after he missed Wednesday's victory over Everton due to a groin injury he picked against Tottenham last weekend, a game in

straight to your inbox Manchester City could welcome Ilkay Gundogan back for Sunday's Premier League trip to Arsenal after he returned to training today. The in-form midfielder missed the win over Everton in midweek with a groin injury but he played a part in training on Friday and a final decision on his participation will be made on Saturday.

straight to your inboxLee Dixon has questioned how Pep Guardiola would fare if he had to manage lesser players after Manchester City moved 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Guardiola is a world-renowned manager due to his tactical insight, detailed coaching, and development of individual players and systemic styles and approaches.However, his first first-team job was at Barcelona. He then moved to Bayern Munich before arriving in Manchester.

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to full training for Manchester City as he steps up his recovery from injury - but Ilkay Gundogan has been ruled out of the upcoming Everton fixture this week. Talisman De Bruyne has missed City's last seven outings after suffering an injury in last month's win over Aston Villa, with Pep Guardiola placing a 'four to six week' timeframe on his absence.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan says Phil Foden's recent form is proof that Pep Guardiola should be trusted to manage and make decisions his way.Guardiola has led Manchester City to top spot in the Premier League despite a number of injuries in key areas at various points of the season, particularly in attack.Gundogan has replaced the goals of Sergio Aguero in recent weeks, with 11 strikes in 12 Premier League appearances, while Foden has also produced some influential performances across

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has changed his prediction regarding which Manchester City star will win the PFA Player of the Year award. The former Liverpool defender previously tipped Ruben Dias to claim the gong thanks to the impact the summer signing has had on Pep Guardiola's defence.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has revealed he felt unbeatable as part of an unstoppable Manchester City team last month after picking up a Premier League award.The German midfielder, 30, has been named the Player of the Month for January after his five goals in six league games helped Pep Guardiola's side to charge to the top of the Premier League table with a 100 per cent record.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola used the emphatic end of Liverpool's unbeaten home record to laugh off suggestions that Manchester City have killed off the title race.A 4-1 thumping of the champions at Anfield on Sunday was seen across the land as an effective ending of this season's competition between the two sides that have dominated English football in recent years, with City now ten points ahead of rivals Liverpool and with a game in hand as well as a superior goal difference.

straight to your inboxOne Liverpool fan called into a national radio station to argue that Jurgen Klopp should be sacked after the weekend's defeat to Manchester City, leaving the Reds' title defence in tatters.City outplayed Liverpool in the second half, with Jurgen Klopp's side unable to exert any semblance of pressure or control after half-time.

straight to your inbox Phil Foden says Manchester City have the confidence to go on and win the Premier League title after a ruthless second half display brushed aside Liverpool on Sunday. City - and Foden - found life hard in the first half at Anfield, with Ilkay Gundogan's missed penalty looking like a wasted chance that the Blues would come to rue.

direct to your inboxIlkay Gundogan joked he was playing the wrong kind of football when he blazed his penalty over the bar for Manchester City at Liverpool.In a tense first half, Gundogan had the chance to give City the lead against the run of play from the penalty spot at Anfield.