Manchester City faced Ipswich Town in a Premier League match on August 24, 2024, at the Etihad Stadium. This was City's first home game of the season, and they were overwhelming favorites against the newly promoted Ipswich, who were looking to recover from a loss to Liverpool in their opening match.
Date: August 24, 2024
Teams: Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town
Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Early Surprise: Ipswich Town took an unexpected lead in the 7th minute when Sammie Szmodics scored, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from City
Penalty Decision: Shortly after going behind, City was awarded a penalty due to a foul on Savinho by Leif Davis, which was confirmed by VAR.
City's Response: Following the penalty, Manchester City quickly regained control of the match, with Haaland scoring twice to put City ahead. Kevin De Bruyne and Mateo Kovacic, who also scored from distance to secure a comfortable lead.
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Team Lineups
Manchester City: Key players included Ederson, Rúben Dias, and Erling Haaland. Kevin De Bruyne captained the team. City aimed to continue their strong start after a win against Chelsea.
Ipswich Town: The team featured new signings and included players like Liam Delap in the attack. Ipswich sought to find stability after their promotion and an early-season loss.
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7'—Man City 0-1 Ipswich
12'—Man City 1-1 Ipswich
14'—Man City 2-1 Ipswich
16'—Man City 3-1 Ipswich
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