Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town match report: Manchester City edge past Ipswich Town
Manchester City held off a late Ipswich Town rally to win a five-goal match at home.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2, having led 2-1 at half-time. The result goes down as a home win.
Goals
Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 19th minute, assisted by Jeremy Doku. Daizen Maeda equalised for Ipswich Town two minutes later, with Abdoul Ouattara providing the assist. Erling Haaland restored Manchester City's lead in the 34th minute from a Mateo Kovacic assist, then scored again in the 69th minute after a pass from Iliman Ndiaye. Zian Flemming pulled one back for Ipswich Town from the penalty spot in the 90th minute.
Match flow
Manchester City were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Overall, Manchester City were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Manchester City controlled possession with 70% to Ipswich Town's 30%. They also had more shots on target, 6 to 3, and more dangerous attacks, 66 to 27.
Discipline
Manchester City picked up one yellow card, while Ipswich Town received two. No red cards were shown. The match official was Farai Hallam.
Streaks
Manchester City have now won 7 Premier League matches in a row this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Manchester City the favourites, at an implied 79%; Manchester City won the match.
What it means
Manchester City sit 1st with 21 points and a goal difference of 12. Ipswich Town are 10th with 9 points and a goal difference of -4.
Verdict
Manchester City's control of possession and dangerous attacks earned them the win, though Ipswich Town made the scoreline close with a late penalty. The result extends Manchester City's perfect start to the season, while Ipswich Town remain mid-table.