Ilkay Gundogan continued his hot streak by scoring twice and assisting Erling Haaland in Manchester City's effortless 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday. The result marks an 11th straight victory for the reigning champions, allowing them to pull four points clear of Arsenal at the summit of the table. Interestingly, after drawing 1-1 at the Etihad earlier this season, City have now dominated their trips to Goodison Park with seven wins on the bounce.
Ilkay Gundogan scored twice for the second successive game and also set up Erling Haaland for another to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 3-0 win against Everton on Sunday. With a clinical performance and an 11th consecutive victory, defending champions Manchester City moved four points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League title race. City, who settled for a 1-1 draw with Everton at the Etihad Stadium this season, have now won seven in a row at Goodison Park.
With only three fixtures remaining, Pep Guardiola's squad has amassed 85 points and retains a game in hand over second-place Arsenal. In contrast, Everton are still fighting for survival, sitting 17th with 32 points, just above the relegation line. Arsenal's pursuit of the trophy suffered a major setback later that day when they were thrashed 3-0 at home by Brighton.
City weathered some early pressure before Gundogan broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a stunning piece of skill. While battling with defender Nathan Patterson, the German midfielder took a cross from Riyad Mahrez on his right thigh and managed a clever, acrobatic flick over Jordan Pickford despite having his back to the net. It was a flash of absolute genius from Gundogan.
The lead was doubled just two minutes later when Haaland converted a brilliant cross from Gundogan, sending City into the halftime break with a 2-0 advantage. The Norwegian's clinical header brought his Premier League tally up to 36 goals, ensuring City maintained a comfortable cushion heading into the locker room.
City carried their momentum into the second half, maintaining total control of the match. In the 51st minute, Gundogan sealed the 3-0 win by curling a precise free-kick from just outside the box past Pickford, before eventually being substituted in the 78th minute. Everton did manage a few glimpses of danger, but couldn't find a way through; James Tarkowski hit the woodwork, and Mason Holgate narrowly missed a close-range effort, leaving him visibly devastated.
Guardiola's side is now hunting a historic treble, including their first-ever Champions League trophy. They are set to face the current champions, Real Madrid, in the second leg of the semi-finals on Wednesday, May 18. Additionally, City have secured a spot in the FA Cup final, where they will take on Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday, June 3.