Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at Portman Road, securing an emphatic 6-0 victory over struggling Ipswich to climb into the Premier League’s top four.
Starting the day in eighth place and needing a three-goal margin to break into the top four, Pep Guardiola’s men achieved the feat with ease, thanks to Phil Foden’s brilliance.
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Foden was instrumental, scoring twice and assisting another goal in a dominant display. The England international opened the scoring in the 28th minute, expertly controlling Kevin De Bruyne’s cross before slotting home. Three minutes later, Mateo Kovacic doubled City’s lead with a crisp strike from the edge of the box, assisted by Foden. Foden added a third just before halftime, converting another De Bruyne pass to give City a comfortable cushion by the break.
After a disappointing 2-2 draw with Brentford in their last league outing, City’s attacking prowess was on full display. Jeremy Doku made it 4-0 early in the second half with a deflected strike, while Erling Haaland, fresh from signing a nine-and-a-half-year contract extension, capitalised on a defensive error to net the fifth. Substitute James McAtee capped off the rout with a looping header from Kovacic’s cross.
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The victory moved City to fourth place on 38 points, reigniting their title ambitions. Meanwhile, Ipswich remains mired in the relegation zone with just 16 points.
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