Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reacts to Premier League award

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 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 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.

direct to your inboxRio Ferdinand has predicted Manchester City to win the Premier League title, with Manchester United in second place.Pep Guardiola's side currently lead the table by five points, though they have played one game fewer than their city rivals. With Liverpool all-but out of the title race, it seems like a straight shootout between the two Manchester clubs to lift the trophy, with City in the driving seat.

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 inboxPep Guardiola called Tommy Doyle a 'special' player, but picked out an incident in Manchester City's win over Swansea as an area for improvement.Doyle, City's under-23 captain, started in the FA Cup fourth round tie at Cheltenham last month, and was included in the travelling party to face Swansea on Wednesday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United star Bruno Fernandes is already the clear favourite to be named PFA Player of the Year this season.The Portuguese international has already won the Premier League Player of the Month award twice this season in back-to-back months across November and December.Fernandes is the league's second-highest scorer, level with the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son on 13 goals, while Mohamed Salah leads the way with 16.

straight to your inboxManchester City took a giant stride towards regaining the Premier League crown on Sunday with an emphatic win over Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s men returned from Anfield five points clear of second-placed Manchester United and 10 ahead of the current champions thanks to a 4-1 win.City also have a game in hand over their rivals and are well placed at the summit thanks to goals from Ilkay Gundogan (two), Raheem Sterling and man of the match Phil Foden.

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.

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher says Ruben Dias should become the seventh centre-back to be named PFA Player of the Year.The Manchester City defender has been a rock in defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, keeping eight clean sheets in his last nine Premier League matches to help Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the Premier League table.Dias has also formed a solid partnership with a rejuvenated John Stones and Carragher paid tribute to the way the former Everton defender