Ilkay Gundogan makes risky joke about Man City penalty miss vs Liverpool FC

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 inbox every day for freeManchester United returned to winning ways in the Premier League after beating Newcastle United 3-1 on Sunday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side had drawn their previous two games with Everton and West Brom, allowing Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the table. United sit 10 points adrift of their neighbours with the same number of matches played, making their clash at the Etihad Stadium on March 7 all the more important.

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 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 inboxManchester City saw off Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Ilkay Gundogan netted twice for City after Rodrigo had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in Saturday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.

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 inboxManchester City will assess Ilkay Gundogan ahead of the Everton game after the midfielder complained of tightness in his groin during the 3-0 win over Tottenham.Gundogan scored two goals, including one where he left Spurs defender Davinson Sanchez on the floor, as Pep Guardiola's winning machine brutally beat Jose Mourinho's Spurs to notch their 16th consecutive victory in all competitions.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola admits that Ederson 's brilliant drilled assist for Ilkay Gundogan 's second goal makes him a possibility as Manchester City 's penalty taker. But the Blues boss is still reluctant to allow the Brazil international to step up and take on the job, and is concerned that the issue is still not settled, especially with big games on the horizon.

straight to your inboxRodri says Manchester City's recent penalty misses made him angry, so he told his teammates in the dressing room after the Liverpool match that he would demand to take the next spot kick. So when Ilkay Gundogan was fouled in the first half against Tottenham and the referee pointed to the spot, it was Rodri who immediately took the ball and scored - despite goalkeeper Ederson showing interest in taking it himself.

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has insisted Manchester City did not use Liverpool's title triumph as motivation at the start of the campaign.Pep Guardiola 's side have responded to last season's disappointment in fantastic style and lead Liverpool by 10 points, and also have a game in hand.

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.

direct to your inboxAlan Shearer was feeling vindicated over recent comments he made about Phil Foden following the Manchester City star's performance against Liverpool.Foden produced a highly impressive display as City beat the reigning champions 4-1 at Anfield on Sunday.