Pep Guardiola is delighted with the performances of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

While the German is not always first choice in the City midfield, he has never let his manager down in the past.

And it was no different against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, with Gundogan getting a goal and running the show in midfield.

"The important thing is the credit he has from all of us, he is an exceptional player," Guardiola said to the club's official website about Gundogan after the 3-0 win.

"He knows how good he has to play because there are many in that position.

"In centre-back we have many injuries but in that position we have many players. He had seven months out in the first year but now I am so satisfied and people can start to look at what he's done over recent months for this club.

"We couldn't have won the Premier League the way that we did it without him, especially when he plays in three positions.

"Outstanding performance from Ilkay today."