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Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City defeated Ipswich 3-2 at Etihad Stadium, extending the champions' perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca.
Phil Foden opened the scoring for the hosts, but Ipswich's Maeda quickly cancelled out that strike. Haaland then put City ahead with his first of the match, though a VAR review denied him a hat-trick later in the contest. The Norwegian's brace took his season tally to 12 goals across all competitions this campaign.
Ipswich refused to yield, with Flemming converting a late penalty to give the visitors hope. The spot-kick made for a tense finish, yet City held on for the victory.
The result marked City's second successive league victory since last month's financial regulations breach finding. The three points also lifted Maresca's side six points clear of Arsenal at the Premier League table summit.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 17, 12:12 PM ET
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