English Premier League: Manchester City defeats Ipswich Town, strengthens top spot
Manchester City strengthens its lead with seventh win
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
London, Oct 17 (KUNA) -- Manchester City maintained their strong start to the English Premier League with a seventh consecutive victory, this time defeating visitors Ipswich Town 3-2 in a match played on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. City took the lead in the 19th minute through English striker Phil Foden, but the visitors equalized just two minutes later via Japanese player Daizen Maeda. In the 34th minute, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland restored City’s lead, before the same player added a third goal in the 69th minute. In the final moments of regular time, Dutch striker Zian Flemming pulled one back for Ipswich, ending the match 3-2. In other matches played today, Fulham beat visitors Hull City 1-0, Chelsea defeated hosts Everton 2-0, and Liverpool overcame hosts Brentford 2-1. Manchester City top the league with 21 points, six points clear of last season’s champions Arsenal, who play Nottingham Forest at home tomorrow, Sunday. (End) M.R.N. / M.A.H.A.
