Hat-trick by Erling Haaland as Manchester City beat Ipswich Town

2024-08-25

Manchester City have six points while Ipswich Town remain at zero, with both teams having played two games.

Next up for Manchester City are exciting fixtures against West Ham United (away) on 31 August, Manchester City (home) on 14 September, and Arsenal (home) on 22 September. Ipswich Town's upcoming matches include Fulham (home) on 31 August, Brighton & Hove Albion (away) on 14 September, and Southampton (away) on 21 September.

Erling Haaland stole the show with a hat-trick as Manchester City triumphed 4-1 over Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Kevin De Bruyne also chipped in with a goal, while Szmodics scored Ipswich Town’s lone goal.

Sammie Szmodics gave Ipswich Town an early lead, netting after just 7 minutes with an assist by Benjamin Johnson. The lead, however, was short-lived.

Manchester City equalised swiftly, with Erling Haaland making his mark from the penalty spot in the 12th minute.

Just two minutes later, Kevin De Bruyne put Manchester City ahead with an assist from Sávio. And the goals kept coming.

Haaland struck again two minutes afterward, assisted by De Bruyne, increasing City's lead to 3-1.

Haaland completed his hat-trick, sealing the scoreline at 4-1 for Manchester City.

‘Last season, he struggled a lot, especially at the beginning. He felt tired and niggles most of the time,’ Pep Guardiola said about Haaland’s hat-trick. ‘This time, with the rest with no Euros, he has arrived with a good vibe. The numbers are unbelievable,’ he added after the comeback win.

This match marked Haaland's 10th hat-trick of his City career.

The upcoming Premier League games continue to be thrilling, with Manchester City and Ipswich Town each facing critical matches in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!