Gundogan becomes highest scoring German in Premier League history ahead of ex-Arsenal star Ozil as top 10 revealed
ILKAY GUNDOGAN became the top scoring German in Premier League history after netting for Manchester City in their 2-0 win over Burnley.
The 31-year-old German tucked the ball away from a Raheem Sterling cross to take his tally in the English top flight to 34.
And that is now one more than former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil - who left for Fenerbahce with a record of 33 Prem goals across seven seasons.
A large percentage of those came last season when Gundogan was one of Manchester City's best players.
He hit the back of the net 13 times in the Premier League during the 2020/21 campaign - registering 17 in all competitions.
And he has added another five in the season so far to set a new German benchmark in the competition.
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He is now one clear of Ozil and five ahead of any other compatriot who has graced the Premier League.
Former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann is third in the all-time German list with 29 goals.
Man City man Uwe Rosler levelled Klinsmann's tally, while another ex-City star Leroy Sane props up the top five with 25 goals.
Former Chelsea and Stoke City centre-back Robert Huth is the highest defender on the list with 21 goals to his name.
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Lukasz Podolski, Michael Ballack, Andre Schurrle and current Brighton forward Pascal GroB also creep into the top 10.
Meanwhile, Gundogan's goal came after Kevin de Bruyne broke the deadlock for City in the fifth minute.
The victory at Turf Moor takes Pep Guardiola's men back to the top of the Premier League table - one point ahead of title rivals Liverpool ahead of their showdown clash next weekend.