Manchester City secured a hard-fought 3⁠-⁠2 victory over Ipswich Town, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to make the difference. Phil Foden also found the net as Enzo Maresca’s side claimed all three points in an entertaining Premier League clash.

City showed their attacking quality throughout the match, but Ipswich refused to make life easy for the hosts. The visitors kept the pressure on until the final whistle, forcing City to fight for the result.

In the end, Haaland’s finishing proved decisive, while Foden’s contribution helped City get over the line. It was a valuable win for Maresca’s team, although the narrow scoreline showed just how difficult the contest had been.