Ilkay Gundogan praised Manchester City's dominance after the Premier League champions prevailed 3-1 winners over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

Ilkay Gundogan praised Manchester City’s dominance after the Premier League champions prevailed 3-1 winners over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

A Sergio Aguero hat-trick helped the Blues get back to their best with an emphatic home win over Unai Emery’s side to keep the pressure on league leaders Liverpool.

Speaking to CityTV after the game, Gundogan said that it was not only a much-deserved victory, but also a much-needed one.

“It was something that we needed, especially against this opponent.

“The second-half it felt like dominance.”

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Watch the midfielder’s full interview via the video above!