Ilkay Gundogan explains how he scored his brilliant goal

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

Ilkay Gundogan explains how he scored his brilliant goal

Faruq Ibrahim 23:47 - 14.05.2023

Manchester City midfield gives insight into his well-executed finish against Everton.

Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan scored a brace in the Cityzen's triumph over Everton. His first goal was a thing of beauty, and the German midfielder explained how he accomplished it.

His two goals and an Erling Haaland header gave City a 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park, opening a four-point lead between themselves and Arsenal. 

The match in brief 

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The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder gave Pep's side the lead after a difficult half-hour before setting up Erling Haaland to make it 2-0.

The Manchester City captain capped off the scoring with a well-taken freekick in the 51st minute to seal a resounding victory for the visitors.

What Gundogan said 

When asked how the brilliant strike in the 37th minute came about, he explained that it was his instinct. 

Gundogan's strike was a show of close control and impeccable finishing, but he needed time on the ball to execute it, and he credited the Norwegian striker, Haaland, for keeping Everton's defenders occupied.

"It was instinct,” he said, per the BBC.

“It helped me a lot that Erling could distract both centre-backs. I saw the space created and tried to make the run. I was waiting for Riyad's ball.

“Even though it was at the back of my run it came quite well for me to take a touch. Everything after was instinct. I didn't see any other option, I just tried to go for goal. It went well."

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title hopes have been put in a blender after their loss to Brighton saw them revert to their old selves with another poor result against the Seagulls at the Emirates Stadium.

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