Manchester City turned the tide after a shaky start, securing a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Erling Haaland was the star of the match, scoring three goals, while Kevin De Bruyne also contributed to the scoreline, maintaining City’s perfect start to the season.
Ipswich Town initially took the lead with a goal from Sammie Szmodics in the seventh minute. However, Manchester City quickly responded, with Haaland scoring a penalty in the 12th minute and adding another goal shortly after, assisted by De Bruyne in the 16th minute.
City dominated the match, outshooting Ipswich 14 to 1 and generating a remarkable 3.15 expected goals compared to Ipswich’s 0.24, while enjoying 74% possession. With this win, Manchester City rose to the top of the Premier League table with six points, while Ipswich languished in 19th place without any points.
Despite missing key player Rodri, the City squad showed depth, with Ilkay Gundogan making an appearance in the second half alongside John Stones and Jack Grealish. Ipswich Town, after a 22-year absence from the Premier League, faced a tough start and struggled to maintain momentum after their initial lead.
Manchester City had previously defeated Chelsea 2-0 in their season opener and looked to continue their strong performance against Ipswich. The citizens’ dominance was highlighted when Rico Lewis hit the crossbar, and both Haaland and De Bruyne missed further chances to extend the scoreline.
Looking ahead, Manchester City is set to take on West Ham next Saturday, while Ipswich Town will play AFC Wimbledon in the League Cup on Tuesday before facing Fulham at home.
In summary, Manchester City demolished Ipswich Town with a final score of 4-1, thanks mainly to Erling Haaland’s hat-trick, showcasing the team’s formidable attacking capabilities.