Manchester City Roars Back to Overwhelm Ipswich

Manchester City defeated Ipswich Town 4-1 in a Premier League match, overcoming an early deficit with three goals in less than four minutes. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick and Kevin De Bruyne added a goal. City managed 76% possession and outshot Ipswich 13 to 1, maintaining their perfect start.

Manchester City demonstrated their dominance in the Premier League by defeating promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick, while Kevin De Bruyne added a goal, keeping City perfect in their campaign for a fifth consecutive league title.

Sammie Szmodics gave Ipswich a surprising lead in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a defensive error. However, City's retaliation was swift, netting three goals in a rapid 191-second span. Haaland's penalty at the 12th minute, followed by De Bruyne's capitalization on Arijanet Muric's mistake, and Haaland's second goal, swung the match decisively in City's favor.

Haaland sealed his hat-trick with a powerful shot from outside the 18-yard box in the 88th minute, bringing his tally to four goals for the season. Dominating possession with 76%, City outshot Ipswich 13 to 1, keeping the league newcomers on the defensive for most of the match. The home crowd also celebrated the return of Ilkay Gundogan, who made his first appearance since 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)