Ilkay Gundogan Focused On FA Cup After Becoming First Player Of Turkish Origin To Win Premier League Twice

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is focused on lifting the FA Cup after being crowned Premier League champion.

Gundogan shared a photograph on Instagram with a caption focusing on his desire to win the double.

City take on Watford in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday and Gundogan does not want winning the Premier League to take focus off the task at hand.

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Now it's all about keeping up the positive energy from last weekend ???? #CmonCity @mancity

A post shared by Ilkay Gündogan (@ilkayguendogan) on May 14, 2019 at 11:54am PDT

Gundogan became the first player of Turkish origin to win a Premier League title when he was crowned champion with City last season.

The midfielder repeated the feat this term becoming the first Turk to win two Premier League trophies.

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Gundogan is a Germany international but his family are from Turkey and he keeps close ties with the country.

The 28-year-old has invested heavily in the region of Balikesir in Western Turkey where his family originates from.

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The 3rd league title of my career. ????????????????? But this one has been the most challenging and the hardest so far. Very glad for the whole club we could do it again. Thanks for your great support throughout the @premierleague season. But there's still one big title on the table next weekend and we will do everything to make this season even more successful. ? #FACup #CmonCity

A post shared by Ilkay Gündogan (@ilkayguendogan) on May 13, 2019 at 6:18am PDT

Gundogan had an impressive season for City scoring six goals and providing eight assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.

The 28-year-old has just 12 months remaining on his contract but has yet to sign an extension deal with the Citizens.