Author: Andy Hunter at the Etihad Stadium

Ipswich’s journey from euphoria to desolation in 193 seconds at the Etihad Stadium is a testament to the brutal nature of the Premier League. Sammie Szmodics briefly gave hope to the newcomers with a goal against Manchester City before their lead vanished into a 4-1 defeat. Despite initial celebrations, Ipswich’s errors proved costly, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace for City. The match highlighted the stark difference in quality and experience between the two teams. While Ipswich showed glimpses of promise with Liam Delap and some solid saves from Arijanet Muric, City’s dominance was evident throughout. The relentless pressure from…