Haaland's Hat-Trick Powers Manchester City Past Ipswich
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Haaland’s Hat-Trick Powers Manchester City Past Ipswich

Erling Haaland once again showcased his incredible goal-scoring prowess, netting a hat-trick as Manchester City triumphed 4-1 over newly-promoted Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium.

The match began with a surprising twist as Ipswich took an early lead through Sammie Szmodics in the 7th minute. However, Manchester City quickly regained control. Haaland equalized from the penalty spot just five minutes later after a VAR review adjudged Leif Davis to have fouled Savinho inside the box.

City’s relentless pressure soon paid off. Kevin De Bruyne capitalized on a mistake by Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric to put City ahead. Haaland then added his second goal, taking advantage of another defensive lapse to make it 3-1 within the first 16 minutes.

Despite Ipswich’s efforts to stabilize, Haaland completed his hat-trick in the 89th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory for the reigning Premier League champions. This performance marked Haaland’s 23rd career hat-trick, further cementing his status as one of the most prolific strikers in modern football.

Manchester City now sits comfortably at the top of the Premier League table with two wins from two matches, while Ipswich will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against Fulham.

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