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Man City 4-1 Ipswich (EPL)

Match Details.

City are now unbeaten in their last 45 home games across all competitions.

This was the first time that Manchester City named an unchanged starting XI since March 2022 v Crystal Palace, with this their 87th Premier League game since then. Furthermore, it was the first time that Man City named the same starting XI in their first two games of a Premier League season since 2007-08.

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Highlights.

MOTM: Erling Haaland.

Each of the first four shots in this game were scored – marking the first ever time that this has happened in a Premier League game (excl. own goals) on record (since 2006-07).

Erling Haaland completed as many passes as he took shots (7) against Ipswich Town.

All seven of Man City striker Erling Haaland’s Premier League hat-tricks have been scored at the Etihad Stadium – only Thierry Henry has scored more in the competition with 100% of them coming at a single venue (8 at Highbury).

Kevin De Bruyne has provided 17 assists in 2024, at least seven more than any other player across all competitions.

Erling Haaland has scored 22 goals in 2024, at least four more than any other Premier League player across all competitions.

Most hat-tricks by overseas players in Premier League history:

  • 12 – Sergio Aguero (275 games)
  • 8 – Thierry Henry (258 games)
  • 7 – Erling Haaland (68 games)

Erling Haaland has scored against all 23 sides he has faced in the Premier League.

Kevin De Bruyne maintained an 86% pass accuracy against Ipswich Town despite creating twice as many chances as any other player on the pitch.

Kevin De Bruyne had a direct hand in 5 of Man City’s 10 shots in the first half against Ipswich — 4 taken and 1 created.

Erling Haaland’s hat-trick today was Man City’s 42nd in the Premier League, the joint-most of any side in the competition’s history.

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