Manchester City’s resounding 6-0 victory at Portman Road propelled them into the top four, dealing Ipswich six devastating blows. Fortunately for Pep Guardiola,Ipswich 0-6 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side up to fourth in the Premier League after scoring six at Portman Road Phil Foden was available to offer the foundation to guarantee that City was fourth by halftime.
City started the game in ninth place and needed a three-goal margin to move up into the top four. Just before the half-hour mark, Foden opened the score with a close-range shot.
Foden was in and around the area once more just three minutes later (30), which allowed Mateo Kovacic to score City’s second goal.
In a classic, avaricious manner, a third goal just before halftime virtually guaranteed all three points. There, the city was not finished
When Jeremy Doku broke through the Tractor Boys’ defense to add a fourth goal after the interval, Ipswich fell even more apart. After missing an early opportunity to open the score, Erling Haaland, who scored a hat-trick in the rematch in September, was on the sidelines of the goalmouth action. However, that didn’t last long because a few days after confirming his long-term future at City, he joined the action and punished a Jack Clarke error to guide home a fifth goal.
As it appeared like City would start to rest players for their Champions League trip to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, James McAtee was brought in. Kevin de Bruyne was replaced by McAtee, who took advantage of the situation to score a goal of his own.
For the final ten minutes of the game, Kieran McKenna’s team was chasing shadows, so the final whistle couldn’t have come any sooner. Ipswich’s loss leaves them in the bottom three.
Most likely the best all-around performance of the season. One of our greatest shows so far this year. Maintaining player fitness is crucial as we gain momentum. I attribute it to the team’s improved camaraderie and people’s improved physical condition. “We don’t hurry when we score. We are maintaining possession, and today’s build-up play was crucial.
“It taught me everything [bad spelling of form].” It’s nice to see me playing football again, smiling, and scoring goals. I want to add to that and continue. You can’t predict what might occur. Remaining in the top four is the goal.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Man City manager Pep Guardiola said:
“We are thrilled to be returning to the activities that have characterized our team over the past ten years. I’m happy with the three points, but it will be difficult to qualify for the Champions League the next season. “We were far superior. With our level of consistency, we may not be at our best, but we are closer. The majority of these didn’t occur in our earlier victories.
Everyone is related, and you can’t be quick, wise, and good if you are not connected defensively.
“Ipswich beat Chelsea here, they won Spurs away. They are a good team and Liam [Delap] is a fantastic striker.
The players saw what we are and that is the best thing.” “With the way we went without the ball, you cannot play in the short spaces.”
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