From the opening whistle, City dictated the pace, with Ipswich struggling to cope with the relentless press and fluid attacking play. The momentum chart tells the story of total City dominance, with Ipswich managing only brief forays into City’s half. By halftime, City had already established an unassailable lead, and they never let their foot off the gas.

Key Stats

Goals: Ipswich Town 0 – 6 Manchester City

xG: Ipswich Town 0.61 – 2.80 Manchester City

Shots on Target: Ipswich Town 4 – 9 Manchester City

Possession: Ipswich Town 33% – 67% Manchester City

Shots and xG: Clinical City

City’s attack was relentless, registering 17 shots with an impressive xG of 2.80, translating into six goals. Key contributors included Phil Foden (2 goals) and Erling Haaland, who bagged another to add to his tally for the season. The shot map highlights City’s precision, with most of their chances coming from high-quality central positions.

In contrast, Ipswich struggled to create meaningful opportunities, managing only 7 shots and an xG of 0.61. Their best chance came from a solitary effort in the first half, but Ederson ensured his clean sheet remained intact.

Passing Masterclass: City’s Possession Tactics

City’s pass map is a testament to their methodical build-up play. Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gündo?an orchestrated the midfield, linking up seamlessly with the wingers and fullbacks. City’s 67% possession and an average possession duration of 34 seconds underline their dominance.

Ipswich’s pass map, on the other hand, reflects their struggles to break out of their defensive shape. Their midfielders, led by Sam Morsy, were forced to operate deeper, limiting their creative output.

Defending Deep: Ipswich’s Resilience Tested

Despite the lopsided scoreline, Ipswich’s defense worked tirelessly to hold off City’s attacks. Ben Godfrey and Luke O’Shea made crucial blocks, but City’s relentless waves of attack proved too much.

This was a performance that epitomized City’s dominance. With every passing game, Pep Guardiola’s men look more likely to defend their title. Ipswich, meanwhile, will need to regroup and refocus to stay competitive in the league. For City, it was just another day at the office—a masterclass from a team at the peak of their powers.