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Haaland scores twice as Man City clinches seventh straight Premier League win

City beat Ipswich 3-2, with Haaland becoming the fastest player to reach 100 non‑penalty Premier League goals.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:12:34 GMT

Manchester City extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League to seven matches with a 3-2 home win over Ipswich Town on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. Erling Haaland scored both of City’s first‑half goals, taking his season tally to eight and setting a new record as the fastest player to reach 100 non‑penalty league goals, achieved in 139 matches.

The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in front of supporters waving inflatable bananas, a nostalgic reference to fan traditions from the 1980s. City’s manager Enzo Maresca said the crowd’s defiance reflected the club’s resolve amid an ongoing financial scandal, adding that the fans, club and players were “all together in this journey.”

Ipswich pulled one back before halftime and added a stoppage‑time goal, but City’s early lead proved decisive. Haaland suffered a knock to his foot late in the game but, according to Maresca, said he was fine and expected no serious injury. Substitute Antoine Semenyo also left the field with an injury, which the manager suggested could be more serious.

Maresca became the first Premier League manager to win his first seven games in charge, a feat previously achieved only by Chelsea in 2005 and Liverpool in 2019. He noted that he had not expected such a perfect start, but praised the squad’s work ethic.

The victory came a day after City’s 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint‑Germain, highlighting the contrast between domestic dominance and European setbacks. The win also kept City six points clear at the top of the table, matching the early‑season form of the two historic clubs that previously opened with seven straight wins.

Key facts

Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 to record their seventh consecutive Premier League win. (aljazeera.com)
Erling Haaland scored two goals, bringing his season total to eight. (aljazeera.com)
Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 non‑penalty Premier League goals, doing so in 139 matches. (aljazeera.com)
Enzo Maresca is the first manager to win his first seven Premier League games in charge. (aljazeera.com)
Fans waved inflatable bananas during the match, a throwback to 1980s fan traditions. (aljazeera.com)