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Man City vs Ipswich Result: Haaland Brace Seals 3-2 City Win

Stateline MEDIA Newsroom•October 17, 2026•3 min read

Man City beat Ipswich 3-2 at the Etihad through Erling Haaland's brace. Foden and Maeda traded first-half goals before Haaland (34', 69') sealed City's perfect record.

Key Facts

Final score: Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Town, Premier League matchday 7, Saturday (17/10/2026) at the Etihad Stadium
Scorers: Phil Foden 19' (assist Jérémy Doku); Daizen Maeda 21' (Ipswich); Erling Haaland 34' header (assist Mateo Kovacic); Haaland 69' (brace, his 12th goal of the season); Ipswich reduced the deficit in stoppage time (scorer unverified)
Late drama: an Ipswich goal in the 85th minute was disallowed, and a penalty for Ipswich was confirmed by the referee in the 88th minute
Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) was injured and withdrawn; City head coach Enzo Maresca (who replaced Pep Guardiola in the summer); City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma
Manchester City stay perfect: 7 wins from 7 games, 21 points, top of the Premier League
Ipswich had won two games in a row before this (3-2 away at Crystal Palace, 2-1 at home to Fulham)

Five-Goal Thriller at the Etihad

Manchester City preserved their perfect record with a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on Premier League matchday seven at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Erling Haaland's brace proved the difference in a dramatic contest that produced five goals and two controversial late decisions.

City took the lead in the 19th minute through Phil Foden, who finished off a Jérémy Doku assist. The advantage lasted just two minutes, though: Daizen Maeda levelled for Ipswich in the 21st minute and stunned the home crowd.

Haaland the Difference Again

Erling Haaland restored City's lead in the 34th minute with a header from Mateo Kovacic's cross. The Norwegian striker then doubled his tally in the 69th minute — his second of the afternoon and his 12th Premier League goal of the season — to put the Citizens 3-1 up.

Ipswich, who had won their previous two matches (3-2 away at Crystal Palace and 2-1 at home to Fulham), refused to fold. They pulled a goal back in stoppage time, but there was not enough time left to find an equaliser. Ipswich's second scorer could not be verified at the time of writing.

Late Drama and Nunes Injury Worry

The closing stages were full of drama. An Ipswich goal in the 85th minute was disallowed by the referee, before a penalty for the visitors was confirmed in the 88th minute. Bad news for City came when Matheus Nunes was injured and had to be withdrawn, adding to the concerns of head coach Enzo Maresca — who took over from Pep Guardiola in the summer.

In goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma did enough to protect the victory. The result keeps City top of the table with 21 points from seven straight wins, while Ipswich head home with their heads held high after a spirited fight.

Enzo Maresca's Perfect Record Intact

The win over Ipswich keeps Manchester City perfect in the Premier League this season: seven wins from seven games with 21 points, firmly top of the table. This remarkable start has come under new head coach Enzo Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in the summer and has blended seamlessly with the squad.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was solid enough at the back to secure all three points, even though his goal was breached twice. The real challenge for City is keeping the squad fit, especially after Matheus Nunes was injured and withdrawn in this match.