Former Everton player Leon Osman raved over Ilkay Gundogan, after his brilliant performance for Manchester City against the Toffees today.
City have gone four points clear of Arsenal again, having won 3-0 at Goodison Park.
And it was very much the Gundogan show, with the German claiming two goals and an assist for the visitors.
The 32-year-old got the ball rolling with a potential Goal of the Month contender. He controlled a Riyad Mahrez cross with his thigh, before flicking the ball backwards and into the bottom corner.
It was an amazing piece of skill that left Roy Keane amazed.
Erling Haaland got his customary goal, with Gundogan crossing perfectly from the left side.
And then in the second-half, Gundogan scored with a sublime free-kick.
He was then taken off with around 15 minutes to go, so hopefully he’ll be feeling fresh to face Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Gundogan’s amazing display today was lapped up by Osman, who was giving his thoughts for BBC Sport on their live reporting of the game.
He said (14/05, 2:57pm): “The first goal was an outstanding finish from an outstanding, intelligent player in Ilkay Gundogan – a brilliant touch, swivel and finish.
(3:12pm) “It’s outstanding from Ilkay Gundogan again. He is a real player for this Manchester City team. He’s grown in stature season on season and scored some crucial goals.
“There’s no Kevin de Bruyne in this team so he’s got free-kick responsibilities and he doesn’t disappoint.”
Ilkay Gundogan needs a new contract from Manchester City, after stunning display against Everton
What a display this was from Gundogan.
Kevin de Bruyne was on the bench today, so some really had to step up in his absence.
Gundogan has done it plenty of times in the past, and he was absolutely sensational today.
City officials have simply got to tie this man down to a new contract this summer.
He is clearly still playing at a very high level, and City must do all they can to keep him.
