straight to your inboxManchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan believes the balance of the squad has been perfect in their winning run.
Gundogan, 30, has grabbed plenty of headlines after an incredible run of 11 goals in 12 Premier League games contributed to a streak that has seen the Blues win 18 in a row in all competitions.
The squad stepped up at Goodison Park last week while he was out injured though, just as they have coped without Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, and other significant absentees.
And City's German international is thankful not only for the contribution of his teammates on the bench but also for the academy players that may not feature in matchday squads but help keep everyone else sharp.
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