Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan was delighted with his goal in victory over Manchester United.

The German midfielder, who came on as a second half substitute, wrapped up a brilliant City display by rounding off a mesmeric 44-pass move for the Blues' all-important third goal after earlier strikes by David Silva and Sergio Aguero.

"It was very important to score the third goal because at 2-1 it is always a dangerous game," said Gundogan.

"The third one killed it because it was so late.

"Unfortunately, we weren't able to score more than two last time but today we scored three and won the game so we're very happy.

"United have ability to create chances and they are dangerous from set pieces. The third one killed it because it was so late.

"When I came on in the second half, he (Pep Guardiola) told me to keep the rhythm high and use the spaces. I played in the middle off David Silva and Fernandinho and looked to use Bernardo and Raheem. We wanted to keep the ball and I think that it worked out well."