Players' telling response to Gundogan goal
The last time Ilkay Gundogan crept in at the far post to score against Aston Villa, Manchester City won the Premier League in dramatic fashion. The finish against the same opposition on Sunday was almost identical, but the celebrations weren't as provider Erling Haaland got the plaudits of his teammates this time.
Haaland had pounced upon Lucas Digne's wayward header back, rounded goalkeeper Emi Martinez, and when the shot wasn't on, he did well to cross for Gundogan. Four teammates ran to Haaland to celebrate, rather than Gundogan, and the fans behind the goal all chanted for the striker too after an impressive bit of opportunistic forward play. Haaland has been tasked with adding more assists to his game, and this was one of his better performances in terms of involving himself in the build-up.
