They now take on a Tractor Boys side who are in the relegation zone but who possess former City striker Liam Delap in their ranks. Delap has scored eight goals in the Premier League and one pundit has backed him to score against his former employers on Sunday.

Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law on Sunday, while Tottenham's troubles also persisted as they lost 3-2

Manchester City players Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish were greeted by Ed Sheeran in the car park outside Ipswich's ground before the two teams met on Sunday

A quick interchange in midfield allows Godfrey to attack the space down the right flank before laying it off to Morsey in Ipswich Town’s first real foray forward. The captain then looks to hit a flat diagonal to switch the play, which is met by Nunes, but his header back towards Ederson is sent directly behind for a corner.

Manchester United’s season lurched further into turmoil after a 3-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League. Tottenham sank to new depths with a 3-2 loss to Everton, while Nottingham Forest won 3-2 against Southampton.

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Edin Terzic is the favourite to replace Postecoglou however, having been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund after guiding them to last season’s Champions League final. Fulham’s Marco Silva, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola are also leading contenders.

Manchester City have now emerged victorious in 21 of their last 22 Premier League games against newly promoted sides since a 1-2 loss to Leeds at the Etihad Stadium in April 2021

Robert Vilahamn and Amandine Miquel react to Tottenham's 1-0 victory over Leicester City in the Women's Super League

Erling Haaland will look to celebrate his new nine-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester City with a goal at Ipswich the afternoon. The Norwegian signed his bumper contract in the week in a major boost for the four-time defending champions.