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Midfield report card: De Bruyne the best; Gundogan, Fernandinho solid

By Cody Griffin

GRANADA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: David Silva of Spain in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Spain and FYR Macedonia at Estadio Nuevos los Carmenes on November 12, 2016 in Granada, . (Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images)
GRANADA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: David Silva of Spain in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Spain and FYR Macedonia at Estadio Nuevos los Carmenes on November 12, 2016 in Granada, . (Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images) /
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MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 15: Ilkay Guendogan of Germany controls the ball during the International Friendly Match between Italy and Germany at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 15, 2016 in Milan, . (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 15: Ilkay Guendogan of Germany controls the ball during the International Friendly Match between Italy and Germany at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 15, 2016 in Milan, . (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images) /

Ilkay Gundogan – Grade: B+

Although Ilkay Gundogan’s time at City has been short, he has made an immense impact during his given opportunities. After spending the offseason and the earlier part of the season rehabbing from injury, Gundogan has earned his place in the City lineup.

In seven Premier League games, Gundogan has netted three goals with an assist. He has been an even greater chance-creator than the record reflects. Other than the match where he was subbed on against Tottenham Hotspur, Gundogan has looked extremely agile with the ball at his feet and has shown the quality he displayed at Borussia Dortmund for several years.