Haaland nets hat-trick in City’s 4-1 win over Ipswich

MANCHESTER, August 24

Manchester City scored three goals in less than four minutes after conceding a shock early goal to crush promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick and Kevin De Bruyne also scored as City stayed perfect in their quest for a fifth consecutive league title and Ipswich remained without a point.

City, who had 76% possession, squandered numerous chances with 13 shots to just one for Ipswich, and had the league newcomers penned in their own end for much of the afternoon.

“We tried to provoke them with the high pressing,” Guardiola said. “Of course when you come here and we feel comfortable playing in our stadium, we can do what we have done again.”