Ilkay Gundogan News

Gundogan told German broadcaster ZDF that Liverpool deserved to be crowned champions given their massive 25-point lead over second-placed City.

The 28-year-old said he is very happy to sign the contract and has `hugely enjoyed` his time at the club.

Liverpool were knocked out in the third round of both the League and FA Cups this season.

City roared to a 5-0 win at Cardiff City with a goal on his 300th appearance for Sergio Aguero, one of the best performances of the season from Ilkay Gundogan and another outstanding display by Bernardo Silva

Ozil, a key member of the 2014 World Cup-winning side, and teammate Ilkay Gundogan, both of Turkish descent, had to deal with a barrage of criticism at home after they were pictured with Erdogan in London in May and the affair overshadowed their tournament preparation.

Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after Vincent Kompany`s long pass opened up Tottenham`s defence. 

After being sidelined for eight months, the 27-year-old returned in September`s league win over Watford and has featured 38 times for City across all competitions this season.

City cruised to a 3-0 win at Wembley to secure their first title under manager Pep Guardiola and the league leaders have the chance to re-establish their 16-point gap atop the standings when they travel to the Emirates.

Manchester City effectively killed off their Champions League tie against FC Basel after 23 minutes on Tuesday, flattening the Swiss champions with three quickfire goals on their way to a 4-0 away win.

The striker, who is one goal short of equalling the club's all-time scoring record, broke a rib when a taxi in which he was travelling crashed into a lamp post in Amsterdam on September 28.

Herrera was sent off in the 70th minute after being shown a second yellow card for sliding in on Dean Marney.

Victory ended City`s six-match winless run in all competitions and was the perfect preparation for their Champions League clash with Guardiola`s former side Barcelona on Tuesday.

Gundogan also found the net for Guardiola`s City, who have made their best ever start to a season with eight consecutive wins in all competitions.

Last weekend`s impressive 2-1 derby win at Manchester United left City with the only 100 percent record in the division.

The 25-year-old, who has won 16 caps for Germany, scoring four goals, confirmed the news in a video posted on City`s official Twitter feed.

Borussia Dortmund dropped their first Bundesliga points of the season on Wednesday as their 1-1 draw at Hoffenheim left Bayern Munich two-points clear at the top.