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Manchester City 4-1 Blackpool: Ilkay Gundogan at the double while Riyad Mahrez and 18-year-old Samuel Edozie also strike as Pep Guardiola's side enjoy ideal preparation in final pre-season friendly before Community Shield against Leicester this weekend

Daily Mail | August 3, 2021

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Harry Kane may still make it to Manchester City this summer but until he does the champions will be just fine with Ilkay Gundogan leading the line.

The German played in the same false-nine role he thrived in last season in City's final pre-season game against Blackpool and scored twice in a rampant 4-1 win for Pep Guardiola's side.

Samuel Edozie got City off to a strong start with a close-range finish early on, only for Championship side Blackpool to pull level with a Luke Garbutt penalty.

Ilkay Gundogan scored twice as Manchester City eased to a 4-1 friendly win over Blackpool
City had a strong team out in their final pre-season game before facing Leicester on Sunday

Riyad Mahrez put City back in control early in the second half before Gundogan netted twice to make sure of the win.

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