Ilkay Gundogan has been in and out of the starting XI this season, but his performance in the FA Cup quarter-final was proof that he still can be a vital player for Manchester City in the intense title run-in.
Pep Guardiola's side remain on course for a historic treble after a 4-1 win against Southampton at St Mary’s on Sunday. Courtesy of goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez, the Blues booked themselves a spot in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley in a month's time, against none other than Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
Guardiola fielded a heavily rotated forward line against Saints, with Gabriel Jesus, Sterling and Jack Grealish supported by Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan. It was possibly the last chance the Catalan had to assess his full squad before a hectic end to the season, with City still fighting on three fronts.
