City routs Arsenal even without Kane; Liverpool-Chelsea draw
Two goals and an assist from Ferran Torres led Manchester City to a 5-0 victory over 10-man ArsenalAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ILKAY GUNDOGAN #19 - MIDFIELDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Ilkay Gundogan seizes early Manchester City lead over Arsenal ' Premier League
AUGUST 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Scores goal against Arsenal Gundogan scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 5-0 victory against Arsenal. He also won two of two tackles, and he took three shots overall in the match.
Impact Gundogan opened the scoring with an early headed goal on Saturday, and he was able to wriggle free of the opposition's center backs for a free header a few times in the game. With City's depth, no one is guaranteed a start from one game to the next, but after the international break comes a clash against Leicester, which have two wins out of three in this young Premier League season.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guardiola moves closer to team of midfielders at Man City
Pep Guardiola would be the first to accept he has an obsession with midfieldersAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seven crosses in rout Gundogan sent in seven crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 5-0 win over Norwich City.
Impact Gundogan's seven crosses lead the way in the one-sided demolition. The midfielder was leading the way the creatively all the way throughout the match, even if he failed to get on the scoresheet. If Gundogan wants to match his career-best 13 goal haul from last season he will need extreme efficiency off the bench.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Norwich Gundogan (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Norwich City.
Impact Gundogan gets a somewhat surprise start Saturday after going down with a shoulder injury last week and then picking up an ankle issue midweek. There's a chance he's playing through some pain and won't be asked to go a full 90.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could be option Saturday Gundogan (shoulder) has been pictured in training ahead of Saturday's match against Norwich and according to manager Pep Guardiola, he "had a little disturbance" and "has a little...
Impact It's a bit odd that Guardiola didn't even mention a shoulder injury, but here we are. Gundogan seems to have already shaken off the shoulder issue but now has an ankle issue. Either way, he could be an option Saturday despite suffering an injury that usually takes a full week or two to recover from.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury not considered serious Gundogan will undergo further assessment on his shoulder this week, but the injury isn't considered "too serious," reports Mike Minay of BBC.
Impact Gundogan will likely miss Saturday's match against Norwich City unless it's revealed he has no injury and trains later this week. The good news is that this shouldn't keep him out multiple weeks and it may turn out to be only a one-match absence
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man City star Gundogan to undergo tests on shoulder injury, confirms Guardiola ' Goal.com Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan is set to undergo tests on a shoulder injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Comes off injured Gundogan (shoulder) came off the pitch during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Impact Gundogan came off the pitch with a shoulder injury, with the severity currently unknown. Manage Pep Guardiola said "Something in his shoulder. We will see what happens tomorrow. But something happened." With the Manchester City midfield already stretched thin, if Gundogan can play against Norwich, he likely will.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against England Gundogan (head) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against England.
Impact Gundogan is good to go following a head injury suffered last match and even if he wasn't hurt, there was a chance Leon Goretzka would've gotten the start. Gundogan's held minimal fantasy value in a defensive role and now Goretzka is in that spot.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to start Tuesday Gundogan is unlikely to start Tuesday's match against England because of a head contusion, reports Florian Plettenberg of SPORT1. According to Joachim Low, "He has a head contusion...
Impact It's unknown why this wasn't deemed a concussion for Gundogan, as he felt dizzy two days after playing the last match. He made it just 58 minutes in the game against Hungary before being subbed off for Leon Goretzka, who is likely to start Tuesday against England.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Gundogan (calf) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's match against Hungary, reports Frankfurter Rundschau.
Impact It looks like Gundogan's absence Monday was merely a precaution and he should be good to go Wednesday. He's started and gone 163 minutes over the first two matches, but playing in a deeper role, he's held minimal fantasy value.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with calf issue Gundogan missed Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Hungary with a calf issue.
Impact Gundogan started the first two matches in Germany's midfield and this injury could push him to the bench Wednesday. Leon Goretzka is back from his nagging issues, so there's a chance he makes the XI Wednesday in place of Gundogan. Either way, Gundogan has shown no interest in attacking through two matches with Germany, limiting any fantasy value.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads City in scoring Gundogan scored 13 goals and provided two assists in 28 appearances in the Premier League this season.
Impact Gundogan managed to lead Man City in goals despite spending most of his time as a box-to-box midfielder and scoring just once from April to the end of the season. While this season was indicative of how well the German played and effectively carried his club back into another league-winning season, it also proved how one can win games even when the primary attackers struggle to convert on their own chances. Depending on how the transfer window plays out, Gundogan may not get as many goalscoring opportunities in the fall. A similar situation is likely to take place while with Germany for the Euros, as the attack is more likely to flow through Thomas Muller or Timo Werner than through Gundogan.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Top moments from UEFA Champions League final
Chelsea FC defeated Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday in the UEFA Champions League final. Here are the top moments.MAY 29, 2021
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time by beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half goal as Pep Guardiola’s overthinking proved costly again in t...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates one chance Gundogan created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea.
Impact Gundogan was unable to help City find a goal as they fell to Chelsea in the Champions League final. The midfielder failed to shoot or cross, but his one chance created tied for the team-high total in the loss.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Revisiting Ilkay Gundogan The Manchester City midfielder is a rare player in the Champions League final: one with experience in the game. He wants to know what it fee...
MAY 28, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
CL final: Man City remodels attack without Sterling, Aguero
Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling have been Manchester City's top two scorers in each of Pep Guardiola’s first four seasons at the clubMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardiola and Gundogan talk ahead of the UCL final Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, and midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, talk to the press ahead of the UCL final
MAY 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tuchel won me round as Dortmund coach - Gundogan Ilkay Gundogan recalls how Thomas Tuchel won him over at Dortmund ahead of their UCL final reunion
MAY 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Increased defensive stability a key to City's success - Gundogan Ilkay Gundogan feels improved defending has been central to Man City's run to the Champions League final.
MAY 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ready for UCL final Gundogan stayed on the bench in Sunday's match against Everton, but he revealed that he's fit and ready for the Champions League final. "I am alright. I was a little cautious in th...
Impact Gundogan wasn't risked Sunday because he didn't need to be. Considering he hasn't missed training and will get a full week of training in ahead of the Champions League final, he should be in his usual role against Chelsea. While he's scored 16 goals across league and UCL, a lot of those have come without Kevin De Bruyne in the squad, something to keep in mind.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Sunday Gundogan (knee) is considered fit ahead of Sunday's match against Everton, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact Guardiola didn't mention Gundogan in his press conference, but he said everyone was fit. Either way, having started the last two matches, it's hard to see Gundogan starting Sunday with the Champions League ahead, especially after what happened midweek when he was forced off early.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
