VIDEO: How İlkay Gündoğan became a key player for Man City​

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been one of the form players of the Premier League this season, let alone within the City squad. Check out this video of his development under Guardiola!

As City march on to yet more Premier League glory, it is natural to think of players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero as the key components to Guardiola's success.

This season, however, has seen the rise of some relatively new faces that have driven the current City side. Whilst Phil Foden has certainly sparkled, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has put constantly put in consistent performances and has cemented his name on the teamsheet.

Boasting an impressive 16 goals so far this campaign, he has already tripled last season's tally. Combined with another three assists, the player has drastically upped his goal contributions this season and has been Pep's star man.

City will be hoping for more of the same this Wednesday night when they take on 11th placed Aston Villa. The 'Sky Blues' will be hoping to bounce back from their last Premier League match - a shock 1-2 defeat to Leeds United - and advance towards another Premier League title.