‘Pure magic’: Fans revel in Man City star Ilkay Gundogan’s ‘magnificent’ and ‘outrageous’ touch and finish to score opener in 3-0 win over Everton for Pep Guardiola’s title chasers
Supporters have hailed Ilkay Gundogan’s ‘magical’ goal after the Manchester City midfielder netted a stunner in their 3-0 win over Everton.
The relegation-threatened Toffees had stifled City for the first half an hour at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.
But German star Gundogan took a beautiful first touch before flicking into the back of the net with the outside of his foot.
He then scored his second with a free-kick in the second half, bookending Erling Haaland‘s strike, as City took control of the game.
And fans quickly took to social media to gush over his ‘magnificent’ effort and ‘outrageous’ piece of skill.
Supporters have hailed Man City star’s Ilkay Gundogan’s ‘magical’ goal vs Everton on Sunday
The German midfielder took a brilliant first touch before flicking into the net at Goodison Park
One said: ‘Ilkay Gundogan, dear me. Touch off the thigh and finish in one move.
‘I’d have accidentally handballed it three times in that single second.’
A second added: ‘That first touch. Magnificent from Gundogan.’
Another continued: ‘Aahhh that first touch from Gundogan was absolutely outrageous. Can’t even try to hate on that goal.’
While one posted: ‘Ilkay Gundogan. Pure magic,’ followed by a wand emoji.
A fifth tweeted: ‘Some skill that from Gundogan. Piece of magic.’
Before another concluded: ‘Everton defended very well until Gundogan’s goal.
‘A moment of magic in the area, cushioning Mahrez’s ball on the thigh & then flicking it around the corner in to the corner.’
And supporters quickly took to social media (above) to revel in Gundogan’s ‘moment of magic’
