My arms are ready to lift two more titles - Gundogan.

After Manchester City lifted their third English Premier League title in a row on Sunday afternoon, captain, Ilkay Gundogan said his arms are now strong enough to lift two more trophies.

Man City have the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League finals coming up against Manchester United and Inter Milan respectively.

According to Gundogan, there is no special secret to his leadership role as the Cityzens captain besides staying calm and focusing on what is important.

"I have no secrets," Gundogan told amp.mancity.com.

"Maybe my secret is to stay calm and stay patient. I focused on the important things and that is the success of the team.

"This is what we’re doing day by day. Today is special, it feels more special than previous years. Because of the atmosphere in the training ground, we’re here for each other, we fight for each other in tough periods.

"Two more finals to go, we’re looking forward to it. My arms are ready to lift two more titles."

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In 30 appearances, Gundogan contributed eight goals and five assists to City's EPL success this season.

Adaptation is what he credits his positive contribution to.

"It’s adaptation. The holding position requires different things to the offensive roles. This is what Pep [Guardiola] appreciates about me.

"I’m not special in times of giving decisive goals and assists, my qualities are in terms of bringing my teammates in the best possible situations.

"Leading them to these kind of simple situations. My football is simple, I try to make it as simple."

Every game is like a final now - Gundogan.

Ilkay Gundogan was the star of the show as Manchester City beat Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon to move within six points of clinching their third English Premier League title in a row.

In a game where Man City didn't create a lot of chances, with just nine goal attempts, Gundogan's brace, 37', 51' and Erling Haaland's 36th goal scored in the 39th minute saw City turning their four shots on target into three goals.

The Cityzens have now gone 22 games unbeaten across competitions.

Gundogan says every game they play now is like a final.

"It’s the end of the season now so every game is crucial. Every game is like a final now," Gundogan told City website.

"For the last three years, this place [Goodison Park] has always been very tough for us. Even more so now. We feel like this is a big win."

On his goals and the assist for Haaland.

"I felt that I was free [first goal]. Both centre-backs were focused on Erling [Haaland].

"I saw the space. The ball was a little bit behind my run. I had to adjust and somehow, I was able to take a touch, I tried my luck and it worked out perfectly."

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Gundogan is counting on their experience when it comes to intense title races to pull City through.

"We have a very experienced team. It’s not really a new situation for us, competing for the last few games of the season with someone else," 

"The margin for mistakes is very slim, we know that. I think that we were able to live these moments in the past helps us a lot.

"Sometimes, you have to stay calm and trust your abilities. Even though it was tough today in the first half, that is exactly what we did."