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Premier League: Haaland gives Manchester City 3-2 win over Ipswich

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Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, helped by Erling Haaland’s brace after Phil Foden opened the scoring. The victory allows Enzo Maresca’s side to continue its excellent start to the Premier League season, according to Punch.

Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League, thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland and a goal from Phil Foden, Punch reports. Daizen Maeda and Zian Flemming, from the penalty spot, scored for Ipswich.

The victory extends to six consecutive matches Erling Haaland has appeared in and scored in the Premier League, according to Punch. Manchester City held off Ipswich’s late comeback.

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