Manchester City top Premier League after 3-2 win over Ipswich
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice in a narrow home victory, then left the pitch with a foot complaint, and manager Enzo Maresca is waiting for fitness updates.
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What happened
Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium, their seventh straight league win, to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League. Haaland scored both goals, and Ayyoub Bouaddi made his first Premier League start for the club. Maresca has since set a Premier League record for the best start by a new manager.
Why it matters
The result gives City a six-point lead at the top of the table. Haaland's foot problem is a major injury concern for the club.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 1:38 PM ET: Haaland left the match with a foot complaint after scoring two goals in the 3-2 win over Ipswich, and Maresca awaited updates on his condition.
- Oct 17, 3:00 PM ET: Manchester City recorded a seventh straight league victory, moving six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
- Oct 18, 1:00 AM ET: Maresca broke the Premier League record for the best start by a new manager after the win over Ipswich at the Etihad.
Coverage
- Man City injury crisis?! Enzo Maresca provides WORRYING update as Erling Haaland limps off against Ipswich (goal.com)
- Haaland hits historic Premier League milestone with brace against Ipswich Town (Yahoo News)
- Record-breaker Enzo Maresca heaps praise on Man City stars after making Premier League history (goal.com)
- Maresca plays down Haaland injury fears after City star limps off (espn.com)
- Erling Haaland sparks major injury fears for Manchester City following tight Premier League win against Ipswich (goal.com)
- Bouaddi elated after victory in first Premier League start (Yahoo Sports)
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