Manchester City vs Ipswich Town
Premier League this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 32 | 55 | 20 | |
| 18 | 32 | 21 | -34 |
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City eye back-to-back victories against newly promoted Ipswich.
Manchester City gears up to welcome newly promoted Ipswich Town to the Etihad, aiming for back-to-back victories after a dominant opening weekend performance, as the Tractor Boys seek to break their goal drought against reigning champions in league away games.
Manchester City
While Chelsea fans had expected their side to put up a decent fight, they were left disappointed as Manchester City swept the Blues aside in a comfortable 2-0 win. It was the most anticipated game of the opening weekend in the Premier League, but it turned out to be a walk in the park for the four-time successive Premier League champions.
Erling Haaland muscled his way beyond two Chelsea defenders before firing into the corner for Manchester City’s opening goal inside the first twenty minutes. Late in the game, former Chelsea player Mateo Kovačić made muted celebrations after putting the game to bed for the Sky Blues.
The victory marked City's 13th opening-day win in 14 seasons, with their only defeat to Spurs in 2021/22. Pep Guardiola expressed surprise and pleasure with the result.
With newly promoted Ipswich Town up next, Pep will be focused on securing back-to-back victories. City boasts an impressive record against newly promoted teams, having won 17 of their last 18 encounters since April 2021, their only loss coming against Leeds.
A 4—2—3—1 formation with Erling Haaland leading the attack is expected against Ipswich. However, Rodri remains doubtful, and new arrival Savinho is an injury concern after being substituted at halftime against Chelsea.
Ipswich Town
The fans had waited 22 years for their return to the top-flight but were disheartened by an opening-day 2-0 loss to Liverpool, whose manager Arne Slot was making his debut. Goals from Diogo Jota [60’] and Mohamed Salah [65’] left Ipswich with a rude awakening to the reality of Premier League life.
Now a sterner test awaits, with a planned trip to the Emirates to face City, whom they will meet for the first time since January 2002. The last meeting ended in a 4-1 loss for the Tractor Boys.
While Kieran McKenna looks forward to seeing his side return as happy travellers, it is worth noting that Ipswich have never scored a goal against top-flight champions in any of their last seven away league meetings [0W, 1D, 6L]. A 4—2—3—1 with Liam Delap in attack is expected for Saturday’s clash.
Troubled by injuries, Ipswich could be without seven players for their trip to Manchester, with Harry Clarke, George Hirst, and Nathan Broadhead all ruled out.
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