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Jamie Carragher hails Ilkay Gundogan's transformation into Manchester City's talisman as Liverpool legend outlines the vital role of Joao Cancelo in unshackling the midfielder

Jamie Carragher has underlined the vital role of Joao Cancelo in Ilkay Gundogan's impressive form as the Sky Sports pundit hailed the German midfielder amid his strongest campaign in England to date.

The 30-year-old has been pivotal in Manchester City's emergence as title favourites, contributing nine goals in the last ten games to send Pep Guardiola's side five points clear at the top of the table.

Gundogan bagged a brace at Anfield on Sunday to deal a devastating blow to Liverpool's hopes of defend their title, stepping up to the plate in the absence of star players Kevin de Bruyne and Sergio Aguero.