Kai Havertz has officially etched his name into the Premier League history books after becoming the most prolific German player the competition has ever seen. The Arsenal forward reached the landmark during a historic win over Liverpool at Anfield, moving past a modern Manchester City legend in the process.
Barcelona travel to RAMS Park to defend their 100 per cent record across all competitions against an aggressive Galatasaray side. The Spanish leaders expect a fiery reception in Istanbul as the hosts target a historic European upset.
A little over a year after his move to Galatasaray Istanbul, Ilkay Gündogan has found himself sidelined. So much so that the former Germany captain recently even vented his frustration publicly. Could an (unwanted) escape soon follow? A romantic return may offer him a way out.
Ilkay Gündogan and two other professionals are said to have been sidelined at Galatasaray. According to a newspaper report, they are set to leave the Turkish champions in the winter. Is Gündogan heading to MLS?
Ilkay Gündogan is currently in crisis. After Galatasaray’s defeat in Portugal in their Champions League opener, there has been a barrage of fierce criticism.
Ilkay Gundogan, who starred for both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, has delivered his final verdict on the two legendary managers. Despite describing his bond with the ex-Liverpool manager as like "father and son," the German midfielder explained in an "honest" answer why Guardiola's tactical clarity and possession game ultimately aligns more with his own view of football.
Florian Wirtz’s record-breaking move to Liverpool has sparked intense scrutiny after a slow start in England. The 22-year-old, hailed as one of Germany’s brightest footballing talents, has yet to score or assist in 10 appearances for the Reds, drawing unfair “flop” labels. But Ilkay Gundogan has leapt to his defence, calling such criticism “completely exaggerated” and insisting that those doubting Wirtz “don’t understand football.”
Private chef Johnny Marsh has revealed his secrets in cooking for a host of current and former Premier League stars including Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Eriksen and Paul Pogba. Ahead of the release of his debut cookbook, the 28-year-old lifted the lid on a number of anecdotes from his career, including catering Pogba's birthday party that shook the walls of a Manchester hotel.
Ilkay Gundogan has lamented Galatasaray's mental fragility following their 5-1 Champions League thrashing by Eintracht Frankfurt. The ex-Manchester City star claimed his side were superior until the German team equalised, after which their "heads were hanging down". Gundogan admitted they "invited" Frankfurt to score and must improve as a group as they look to bounce back from the humiliation.