Gundogan Scores Twice Once More As Man City Beats Tottenham 3-0

MANCHESTER, England - Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals for the second straight week as English Premier League leader Manchester Metropolis powered to a report-extending 16th successive win in all competitions, 3-0 over Tottenham on Saturday.

The in-form Germany midfielder, fresh from being named as the most effective league participant for January, took his aim tally for the season to thirteen by adding to Rodri’s 23rd-minute penalty at Etihad Stadium.

Gundogan was additionally answerable for profitable the spot kick as he delivered another clinic in arriving late into the penalty space from central midfield, however his match ended prematurely as he went off with a suspected groin damage soon after his superbly taken second purpose, which got here from a pass from goalkeeper Ederson Moraes in the 66th minute.

The win prolonged City’s lead to seven points over second-placed Leicester and Pep Guardiola’s men have a game in hand. Their total unbeaten run in all competitions - since losing to Spurs in November - stretched to 23 games and their 16-match winning run is a file for an English high-flight aspect.

Metropolis confirmed intent early with Gabriel Jesus having two pictures blocked in fast succession, but Tottenham didn't intend to take a seat deep as Tanguy Ndombele made a driving run into the host’s box.

Spurs went close to taking the lead when Harry Kane hit the post from a free kick in the 14th minute. The England captain had worryingly clutched his ankle after being fouled by Aymeric Laporte but he was soon on his feet.

Metropolis made essentially the most of that reprieve to hit the entrance after Gundogan was brought down in the area by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Tottenham supervisor Jose Mourinho known as it a “modern” penalty however there was clear contact.

Every week in the past, Gundogan had been the designated penalty-taker however, after missing that spot kick within the 4-1 win at Liverpool, he deferred to Rodri.

It looked at one point as though goalkeeper Ederson was thinking about taking it as the Brazilian wandered as much as the halfway line however, despite speak that he may one day get the job, his turn could have to attend. Hugo Lloris virtually acquired a hand to the attempt by Rodri, however the low shot discovered the corner.

The sport became niggly for a interval and Jesus got concerned in a operating battle with Erik Lamela. Mourinho reacted furiously when the Brazil striker received what he thought of an affordable free kick on the expense of the Argentine.

But City continued to pose the larger danger and went close once more when Gundogan had a shot blocked after a very good run by Raheem Sterling and Jesus hit the cross bar along with his comply with-up try.

Gundogan, who netted twice in the second half in opposition to Liverpool, acquired his reward once more soon after halftime. He put Metropolis in agency control with his first on 50 minutes after one other good run by Sterling, who reduce into the field from the suitable. Gundogan took over to finish tidily with an instinctive strike inside the close to submit, although Lloris was crushed too simply.

Gundogan’s greatest was nonetheless to return along with his second simply after the hour. bolt carrier groups picked him out in space with an extended ball excessive and Gundogan’s control was so assured that Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez was fully wrongfooted and collapsed in a heap.