Man City vs Ipswich player ratings - Haaland’s brace helps City edge Ipswich 3-2 in Premier League

Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s third goal in its 3-2 triumph over Ipswich Town on Saturday. | Photo Credit: AFP

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City edged Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to register its seventh consecutive victory in the Premier League 2026-27 season.

Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 19th minute, converting Jeremy Doku’s pass to put the home side ahead. However, Ipswich responded almost immediately, with Daizen Maeda beating Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 21st minute to restore parity.

City regained its lead in the 34th minute when Haaland headed home a cross from Mateo Kovacic, ensuring the host went into the break with a 2-1 advantage.

The Norwegian striker added his second goal in the 69th minute, extending City’s lead to 3-1 and putting Enzo Maresca’s side firmly in control.

Ipswich reduced the deficit in the 90th minute when Zian Flemming converted a penalty following Marc Guéhi’s challenge on Abdul Fatawu.

However, City held on to secure all three points and maintain its unbeaten league record, moving to 21 points from seven matches.

MAN CITY VS IPSWICH PLAYER RATINGS

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Donnarumma: 6.5 | Nunes: 7.4 | Dias: 7.3 | Guéhi: 7.2 | O’Reilly: 6.7 | Kovačić: 8.2 | Bouaddi: 7.6 | Ndiaye: 8.0 | Foden: 8.2 | Doku: 7.9 | Haaland (POTM): 9.0

Ipswich Town (3-4-2-1)

Walton: 5.7 | O’Shea: 6.6 | Diop: 6.3 | Greaves: 5.9 | Ouattara: 6.9 | Florentino: 6.1 | Palacios: 7.4 | Davis: 6.2 | Maeda: 7.3 | Enciso: 6.6 | Emersonn: 6.3