Man City surge six points clear after 3-2 win over Ipswich
Erling Haaland netted twice as Manchester City edged Ipswich, then limped off injured, with head coach Enzo Maresca, the club's manager, awaiting news on his condition.
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What happened
Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to earn a seventh straight Premier League win and a six-point lead at the top of the table. Haaland then limped off with a foot problem, and Enzo Maresca, the City head coach, is awaiting updates on the injury.
Why it matters
City now lead the Premier League by six points after seven wins from seven matches. Maresca also broke the league record for the best start by a new manager.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 1:38 PM ET: Haaland limps off with a foot problem after his two goals, sparking injury fears for City.
- Oct 17, 3:00 PM ET: City beat Ipswich 3-2 at the Etihad to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
- Oct 18, 1:00 AM ET: Maresca breaks the Premier League record for the best start by a new manager after the win.
Coverage
- VIDEO: Phil Foden brings inflatable banana to post-match interview as Man City star issues defiant message over Premier League guilty verdict after Ipswich win (goal.com)
- How 'dangerous' Man City maintained 100 per cent record (BBC)
- Haaland nets double as Man City go six points clear at the top (BBC)
- Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven (Yahoo Sports)
- Man City vs. Ipswich prediction markets on ProphetX: Best Premier League markets, value plays, promos and more (sportingnews.com)
- Manchester City lineup prediction vs Ipswich Town: Will Haaland start? (USA Today)
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