Ilkay Gundogan double helps move Man City a step closer to title

The German international broke open a tight contest at relegation-threatened Everton with two goals and an assist in 14 minutes, either side of half-time

AUDCIOUS: Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan scores their side's first goal of the game past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Premier League match at Goodison Park. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

EVERTON 0 MAN CITY 3

Erling Haaland continued his one-man assault on English football’s goalscoring records but an important win at Goodison was a timely reminder of Ilkay Gundogan’s importance to the Manchester City cause.