Ilkay Gundogan tweets to confirm he’s not dead after fans flood social media mocking Manchester City’s tribute shirts to the crocked midfielder

ILKAY GUNDOGAN has tweeted to confirm he is not dead – after Manchester City caused a social media storm by wearing tribute shirts to their crocked team-mate.

Fans flooded Twitter to mock what they thought was an the over-the-top, on-the-top gesture when City’s superstars walked out against Arsenal on Sunday.

Germany midfielder Gundogan, 26, responded later by congratulating Pep Guardiola’s men on their 2-1 comeback win and adding: “PS: Don’t worry – I’m still alive.”

The £20million summer buy from Borussia Dortmund will be out for at least six months with a knee injury suffered in Wednesday’s 2-0 home win against Watford.

But City sparked a huge Twitter titter in their vital match against the Gunners with dramatic tops emblazoned with “GUNDOGAN” and his number “8”.

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And OptaJoke @Opta.Joke revealed: "99 - Percentage of Man City fans surprised to hear Ilkay Gundogan died this week. Tribute."

BrynWFC @ bryn1970 deduced: "Lot of empty seats at the Etihad... they must all be at Gundogan's funeral."

City, though, proved anyone doubting their spirits had gravely underestimated them.

Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling slotted neat but controversial goals to overturn Theo Walcott's early opener.

That lifted City over Liverpool and Arsenal into second place, seven points behind Chelsea.

PA:Press Association

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