While Erling Haaland has grabbed the headlines for most of the season with his record-breaking goals, Ilkay Gundogan is again the man who is leading Manchester City over the finish line in the Premier League title race.
On the final day last season, the German scored twice as City came from 2-0 down late on to beat Aston Villa and lift the Trophy. Twelve months on, the German has scored four of City's five goals in their last two victories over Leeds United and Everton.
On Sunday, when the champions were struggling to break down Everton's defence, Gundogan produced a sensational improvised finish to score the 37th-minute opener, before completing his second successive brace in the second half.
Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, has named Gundogan in his Team of the Week, along with two members of the Brighton & Hove Albion team who beat City's title rivals Arsenal 3-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Jason Steele (BHA)
It’s not often I pick a goalkeeper for his passing but his bravery with the ball at his feet in tight areas set the tone for Brighton's approach.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (LIV)
After racking up the assists since his move into midfield, this trademark free-kick was another statement proving he is back to his best.
Raphael Varane (MUN)
Man Utd immediately looked more secure after his return from injury. Wolves didn’t get a single shot on target.
Pervis Estupinan (BHA)
Set up the opener before getting into the box again to score the third, while keeping Bukayo Saka in his pocket.
Eberechi Eze (CRY)
Two more brilliant goals. In this form, he won’t want the season to end!
Douglas Luiz (AVL)
Loves playing Spurs. Helped to win the midfield battle, and scored a brilliant free-kick.
Ilkay Gundogan (MCI)
He delivers in the big moments when City are chasing titles and most need a goal. He produced something from nothing with wonderful skill to break the deadlock, before a wonderful free-kick.
Curtis Jones (LIV)
Two goals in three minutes! The youngster has always looked neat and tidy. If he keeps performing like this, he will be hard to leave out.
Mohamed Salah (LIV)
Even when you stop him scoring, he still hurts you, setting up both of Jones’s goals.
Taiwo Awoniyi (NFO)
Hitting form at precisely the right moment. Chelsea couldn’t handle him as he scored two headers. He could be what keeps Forest up.
Raheem Sterling (CHE)
His second goal in particular gave Chelsea the clinical edge they have been missing for most of the season.
Manager: Roberto De Zerbi (BHA)
His Brighton team didn’t just beat title contenders Arsenal, they outplayed them with a bold, quick, passing style that almost every team would love to play.
