Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-25 05:30:00
Manchester City faced Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium, with the newly promoted side taking an early lead through Sammie Szmodics. However, City responded with four goals to secure their second league win of the season. Erling Haaland received praise from Paul Merson for his hat-trick performance, with Merson calling him a “phenomenal finisher.” Ray Parlour also backed Haaland to win another Golden Boot this season, highlighting his impressive goal-scoring record since joining City.
Despite having limited touches in the game, Haaland showcased his goal-scoring prowess by registering seven shots, four of which were on target. His impressive performance earned him a high match rating of 9.2/10 from SofaScore, making him the second-highest-rated player for City on the day. Merson and others have been impressed by Haaland’s ability to find the back of the net, emphasizing his importance to the team’s success.
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