EPL: Ipswich Suffer Joint-Heaviest Premier League Defeat at Hands of City

Manchester City delivered a resounding 6-0 victory over Ipswich Town, with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland starring in a dominant display that marked City's 21st win in 22 Premier League matches against newly-promoted teams.

Manchester City delivered a resounding 6-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, reaffirming their dominance over newly-promoted opposition. This win marked City's 21st victory in their last 22 Premier League encounters against teams freshly promoted to the top flight.

Ipswich Town, seeking to capitalize on Manchester City's recent subpar performances, started the match with optimism. However, their hopes were quickly dashed when City academy graduate Liam Delap was denied by a crucial Josko Gvardiol block. Shortly after, Erling Haaland's lightning-fast counter-attack forced Christian Walton into a spectacular one-handed save, serving as a stark reminder of City's attacking prowess.

The hosts' resilience was eventually broken in the 27th minute, as Phil Foden converted Kevin De Bruyne's precise delivery to open the scoring. This goal sparked a flurry of City attacks, and just three minutes later, Foden turned provider, setting up Mateo Kovacic to sweep home from the edge of the area and double City's lead.

Ipswich Town struggled to contain Phil Foden throughout the first half, and the England international continued to wreak havoc on the hosts. Before the halftime whistle, Foden ghosted into the area, sweeping home Kevin De Bruyne's cross after the Belgian had done the hard work down the left flank.

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As the match progressed, Manchester City seemed to ease off, having already established a commanding lead. With their sights set on their upcoming Champions League group stage matches later this month, City declared at six goals, delivering a performance reminiscent of their dominant displays under Pep Guardiola. While it remains to be seen whether this victory marks a genuine turning point for City, inflicting Ipswich's joint-heaviest Premier League defeat this century was undoubtedly an impressive statement.