Erling Haaland continued his remarkable form, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory in City vs Ipswich fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
The match began with an early shock for City, as Ipswich’s Sam Szmodics opened the scoring with a brilliant strike from outside the box in the 6th minute.
However, City’s response was swift. A penalty was awarded after a VAR review, and Haaland calmly converted from the spot to equalize in the 11th minute.
City took control of the game soon after, with Kevin De Bruyne putting the home side ahead in the 13th minute with a well-placed shot from distance. Haaland then added his second of the night in the 15th minute, finishing off a through ball from De Bruyne to make it 3-1. In the second half of the game, Ilkay Gundogan also came to the ground. Etihad warmly welcomed their captain back home.
The second half saw City dominate possession, but it wasn’t until the 87th minute that Haaland completed his hat-trick with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box, sealing a comprehensive victory for the reigning champions.
Ipswich’s frustration showed in the dying moments of the match, with Ali Al-Hamadi receiving a yellow card for a late foul on Jack Grealish. Despite the setback, Ipswich battled hard but couldn’t find a way back into the match.
City’s dominance was evident, with several attempts narrowly missing the target or being saved by Ipswich’s goalkeeper. The victory keeps City in a strong position as they continue their campaign, while Ipswich will need to regroup after a challenging encounter against one of the Premier League’s top sides.
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