Ilkay Gundogan: 'I'm surprised Tottenham Hotspur didn't stop me scoring'

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has admitted that he is surprised that Tottenham Hotspur did not stop him scoring in City's 4-1 win on Saturday.

Gundogan opened the scoring at the Etihad and Kevin De Bruyne added a second, before Raheem Sterling's brace secured a 16th consecutive Premier League victory for Pep Guardiola's men.

Christian Eriksen responded with a late consolation for Mauricio Pochettino's men, which was the only telling contribution for the visitors.

"It was an incredible performance," Gundogan told BT Sport. "We are happy to beat a team like Tottenham."

"I was a bit surprised that I was free, I guess the Spurs players didn't know I am strong at that.

"I have been through tough times so especially games like today where you are able to improve your self-confidence are very important. [Saturday] was a good day."

City's next test is an EFL Cup quarter-final tie against Leicester City.