straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan has explained the thinking behind his more advanced role for Manchester City in recent fixtures that has seen him register his first goals of the Premier League season.Gundogan has two goals in three league games with the opening goals against West Brom and Newcastle, and the scoring form has coincided with a change in his role under Pep Guardiola.With Rodri an ever-present in defensive midfield, Gundogan says Guardiola has chosen to move him more forward in the City side rather than playing as the second player in a double pivot.“To be honest, in the last few games where I scored, I played more of a number eight than a number six," Gundogan explained."Before that, I played more of a holding midfielder.
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