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Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna will be eager to see his side step up in the attacking department, as a lack of firepower has been a growing concern. Finding the back of the net has proven difficult, with Ipswich failing to score in three of their last five Premier League matches. Their struggles in front of goal have left them as the third-lowest scorers in the competition heading into the weekend, with just 20 goals to their name. If they are to climb away from the relegation battle, improving their attacking output will be crucial.

McAtee spots Doku on the right and plays it to him. Doku takes on Davies with a quick burst of pace before delivering a cross into the box. However, it’s easily cleared by Tuanzebe, who is positioned well to get the ball away from danger.

Davis manages to get past Nunes on the left, using a burst of pace to slip by the City midfielder. As Davis charges forward, Nunes reacts with a late challenge, clipping Davis and bringing him down. The referee has no hesitation, showing Nunes a yellow card for the foul.

As it stands, City’s dominance has been complete. The gap in quality between the two sides has been evident, with Ipswich defending like a Championship side against one of the league’s elite teams. It has been far too easy for City, and they’ve taken full advantage, with Foden and Kovacic providing the clinical finishing required to seemingly put the game beyond Ipswich. If City maintain this level of performance, they are well on their way to securing all three points, which would see them move into the top four if they don't concede. With a comprehensive lead at halftime, the second half now seems like a formality for the visitors. Ipswich will need a drastic improvement if they are to avoid further damage in the second period.

City are completely dominating the play in the attacking third now, effortlessly passing the ball around with precision and purpose. Their movement off the ball is fluid, creating plenty of space, while their quick, sharp passes continue to break down Ipswich’s defensive lines.

De Bruyne spots Doku on the left wing and plays it out to him, with Doku quickly returning the ball to De Bruyne, who is now positioned inside the left side of the box. De Bruyne delivers a low cross into the danger area, but Burgess reads the play and intercepts just before Haaland can get on the end of it. 

MAN CITY TEAM NEWS: Ruben Dias makes an unexpected return to the starting XI after a period on the sidelines, replacing Nathan Ake, who isn’t included in the squad. Ederson, Ilkay Gundogan, and Jeremy Doku are also brought into the lineup, with Stefan Ortega, Bernardo Silva, and Savinho making way.

Ipswich Town started with resilience, keeping Manchester City at bay in the early stages, with Walton making a few key saves to frustrate Guardiola’s side. However, the breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Foden found space inside the box and finished clinically, marking the beginning of City’s dominance. That goal seemed to unlock City’s attacking flow, and within the next 15 minutes, Ipswich's defensive shape crumbled. Kovacic hammered in a stunning strike from outside the box, and Foden grabbed his second with a low effort that Walton couldn’t keep out, effectively putting the game beyond reach before halftime. The second half offered little change in the pattern, as Ipswich struggled to gain any real foothold in the game. Their attempts to play out from the back were often cut out by City's relentless pressing, leaving them with few meaningful attacks. The fourth goal arrived in fitting fashion, with Doku’s direct dribbling causing havoc before his shot took a crucial deflection to beat Walton. That strike ensured there would be no way back for Ipswich, who were being outclassed in every area of the pitch.

Dias looks to switch the play to Doku on the left, but once again, the winger is forced to play it back as Ipswich continue to keep their shape. Gvardiol then attempts to lift a pass forward toward De Bruyne, looking to spark an attack, but Hutchinson is alert to the danger and makes the interception.

Hello everyone and welcome to Tribe's live coverage of this Premier League clash as Manchester City make the trip to face Ipswich Town. I’m Sanil Karan, here to bring you all the action from the pitch.

City are now slowing the tempo of the game, keeping possession comfortably as Ipswich's press begins to fade. With the match out of reach, Ipswich are struggling to regain the intensity they showed earlier, allowing City to dictate the play. 

BLOCK! City set up camp just outside the Ipswich box, looking to break down the defense. However, Doku gives the ball away, and Jack Clarke pounces on the loose possession, launching a counterattack. He spots Liam Delap on the right, who drives into the box, cuts inside Ruben Dias with a clever move, but his shot is blocked by Josko Gvardiol at the crucial moment.

Doku glides past defenders on the left flank before slipping a pass to Grealish, who is in support. Grealish initially struggles to retain possession, allowing Ipswich a brief opportunity to win the ball, but he quickly recovers and regains control. With the ball firmly back at his feet, Grealish decides to hold it on the left, choosing patience over an immediate attack.

After stunning Chelsea to end 2024 on a high at Portman Road, Ipswich Town entered the new year with momentum and the challenge of securing back-to-back home Premier League wins for the first time since January 2002. The expectation was high, and the pressure was on as they faced Brighton & Hove Albion midweek, hoping to build on their impressive result. However, the Tractor Boys fell short in their pursuit, suffering a disappointing defeat that not only denied them a rare consecutive home triumph but also further entrenched them in the relegation battle.

Manchester City now turn their attention to a massive Champions League showdown against PSG in midweek, before facing Chelsea in what promises to be another high-stakes Premier League clash next weekend. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town remain in 18th place and will have another tough test when they travel to Liverpool next weekend. Thanks for joining Tribe for this coverage. Until next time, this is Sanil Karan signing off.

DOKU ADDS TO THE TALLY! Doku collects a perfectly weighted pass from De Bruyne and cuts in off the left flank, charging at Godfrey with intent. He unleashes a powerful strike, and though it’s heading on target, it takes a slight deflection off O'Shea, diverting the ball into the far right corner of the net. A stroke of luck for City, but a brilliantly direct and determined piece of play from Doku to create the opening.

McAtee swings in the corner from the right, but Walton is quick off his line to punch it away, clearing the danger for Ipswich.

MAN CITY ARE CRUISING NOW! De Bruyne picks out Doku on the left with a pass, and after receiving it back inside the box, De Bruyne cuts the ball back to Foden at the heart of the area. Foden takes a quick shot, and despite Walton’s attempt to react, the ball somehow creeps under him and into the net, giving Foden his second goal of the match. 

SAVE! Ipswich look to rally with Delap leading the charge, using his strength to back City into their own box. The striker then goes for a powerful drive, attempting to catch Ederson off guard, but the shot is right at the goalkeeper. Ederson makes the save with ease, keeping City’s lead intact.

Foden slides the ball to De Bruyne just outside the box, who quickly looks up and attempts to set up Nunes on the right. However, Nunes struggles to get on the end of the pass, and the ball rolls out of play.

MCATEE ADDS THE SIXTH! Kovacic picks up the ball in midfield and delivers a beautifully weighted pass over the Ipswich defense, catching them off guard. McAtee, with excellent timing and awareness, leaps to meet the ball and expertly loops a header over the helpless Walton, placing it perfectly into the top left corner of the net. Walton can only watch as the ball sails past him, and he’s forced to retrieve it from the back of the net, as City extend their lead with a sixth goal.

QUICKFIRE DOUBLE FROM CITY! Doku charges forward once again on the left, looking to make something happen. He spots Foden on the edge of the box and plays it to him, with Foden quickly teeing up Kovacic, who is positioned beside him. Kovacic then takes a powerful strike, absolutely hammering it into the bottom left corner, doubling City’s lead with a clinical finish.

Doku shifts the ball to O'Reilly just outside the box, and the youngster, with a burst of confidence, decides to have a go at goal. He unleashes a shot, but it's blocked by a couple of Ipswich defenders who close him down quickly.

OVER! Gvardiol attempts to pick out Foden in the box with a precise pass, but Foden’s touch takes him just outside the area. Despite being pushed wide, Foden quickly recovers and finds De Bruyne with a well-weighted pass just inside the left side of the box. De Bruyne takes the shot, but his effort sails over the bar.

City come forward once again, with Kovacic opting to switch the play instead of taking the shot himself. He finds Nunes on the right, who looks to deliver a cross for Haaland in the box. However, the cross is poorly executed and goes straight into the hands of Walton, who collects it comfortably to snuff out the danger.

Gundogan slides a clever ball through to De Bruyne, who makes a smart run into the right side of the box. De Bruyne attempts to chip in a cross, but it’s just too high for Haaland to reach, floating over his head. Johnson is alert to the danger, though, and makes sure to clear any potential rebound before Doku can pounce on it.

HAALAND GETS IN ON THE ACT! Clarke loses possession to Doku, who swiftly drives towards the edge of the box and sets up Haaland inside the right side. Haaland, ever the clinical finisher, makes no mistake, calmly rolling the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. Ten more years of Haaland? Why not?

Ipswich have a corner on the left-hand side. Davis delivers a dangerous ball into the box, and Burgess is first to it, but Ruben Dias does just enough to make a vital deflection, sending the ball out for another corner, this time from the right.

City break forward on the counter, with Foden spotting Haaland’s run inside the left side of the box. He plays a ball through, but there’s too much power on the pass, and it sails beyond Haaland’s reach, going out for a goal kick.

Ipswich attempt to build an attack down the left, looking for a way through City's defense. However, Philogene’s pass towards Davis is poorly weighted and lacks precision. It rolls harmlessly out of play, summing up Ipswich’s struggles in possession.

Burgess lifts his head and attempts an ambitious pass forward, hoping to pick out Hirst in attack. However, the ball lacks accuracy and is read well by Gundogan, who steps in to intercept with ease.

Kovacic slides a pass to Foden on the right, who whips in a well-executed delivery into the left side of the box. However, there are no runners to meet the ball, and it sails past everyone, eventually going out for a goal kick.

BIG SAVE! It only takes a simple pass for City to break through as Kovacic picks out Haaland with a perfectly timed ball, sending the striker through on goal. Haaland charges into the box, ready to pull the trigger, but goalkeeper Walton is quick off his line, rushing to meet him and blocking the shot with his feet. The keeper’s swift reaction denies City a clear opportunity to take the lead.

Davies sends in the corner from the right, but City deal with it comfortably. The ball is cleared with ease, and the pressure is relieved from their defense.

Foden and De Bruyne link up with a quick exchange of passes on the right. De Bruyne then attempts to slip Nunes in behind the defense with a through ball, but the pace on the pass proves too strong, running ahead of the winger.

FODEN WITH THE OPENER! HE IS BACK IN FORM! The ball is quickly shifted to Doku on the left, and he drives at Johnson with pace, looking to create an opening. Doku spots De Bruyne inside the left side of the box and plays a clever pass to him. De Bruyne then sets up Foden, who takes a touch in a dangerous area before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom left corner, giving City the lead with a well-executed finish.

Manchester City have dominated newly-promoted sides in recent years, winning 20 of their last 21 Premier League encounters against such opposition since April 2021. That impressive record highlights their ability to assert control against teams adjusting to top-flight football, and they will be eager to continue that trend at Portman Road. A victory here would not only edge them closer to breaking into the top four but also mark just their third-ever league double over Ipswich Town. With valuable points on the line, Guardiola’s men will be determined to maintain their strong record against promoted teams.

Hirst spots Taylor on the right and switches the play across to him. Taylor tries to create something by lifting a cross into the box, but it’s too central and straight into the arms of Ederson. The City goalkeeper collects it comfortably.

IPSWICH TOWN TEAM NEWS: New signing Jaden Philogene starts on the bench as Jack Clarke is handed a spot in the Town frontline, taking over from Nathan Broadhead. Sam Morsy comes in for Kalvin Phillips, who is ineligible to face City, while Ben Godfrey makes his first Premier League start for the club. Up front, Liam Delap, the former Man City striker, leads the attack.

And we're back underway for the second half, with Ipswich Town getting the action started as they kick off. O'Shea sends a long ball forward in an attempt to launch an attack, but Akanji is first to it, beating Delap to the header. The ball falls to Kovacic, who clears the danger with a swift hack upfield.

Foden wins the ball in the attacking third and, for a moment, seems caught in two minds about his next move. After some hesitation, he finally tries to find Haaland inside the right side of the box, but the delay allows O'Shea to step in and intercept the pass.

Foden, Nunes, and Kovacic link up well on the right, exchanging passes in an attempt to break down Ipswich’s defense, but they fail to carve out any real opportunity. Shifting play to the left, City try to involve Doku, but Hutchinson is tight on him, denying the winger any space to maneuver. Despite their best efforts, City are finding it difficult to break through Ipswich's resolute defense and create any clear chances in the attacking third.

CHANCE! Davies stands over the free kick on the left, with everyone expecting a lifted cross into the box. Instead, he surprises everyone by cutting the ball back to Hutchinson, who is unmarked on the edge of the area. Hutchinson takes the shot, but it deflects off Haaland, sending the ball just over the bar and out of danger.

OVER! Nunes delivers a low cross from the right into the box, finding De Bruyne in space. KDB then lays it off for Haaland, who looks poised to strike, but his effort is crucially blocked by O'Shea. The rebound falls to Kovacic just outside the box, but the midfielder’s shot is way off target, blazing well over the bar.

Davis swings in the second corner from the right. Kevin De Bruyne is quick to react, heading it away at the near right post to clear the danger.

Delap charges forward with purpose, using his strength to power through the defense. As he reaches the edge of the box on the left, Nunes is forced to bring him down with a foul, conceding a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the area. 

McAtee plays a neat pass to O'Reilly in midfield, who looks up and attempts to find Mubama making a run into the box. However, O'Reilly's pass is read well by O'Shea, who steps in to intercept it and prevent any further danger.

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