Haaland Preserves Manchester City’s Perfection—Ipswich Town Leave the League Leaders Counting the Cost

Manchester City’s flawless Premier League beginning collides with an Ipswich side determined to turn patience into discomfort at the Etihad. Phil Foden’s return to prominence and Erling Haaland’s relentless finishing confront a disciplined defensive block that refuses to disappear quietly, even as City’s control begins producing decisive moments. Yet beyond the result lies a more troubling image: a growing injury list, an unforgiving schedule, and the possibility that perfection is demanding more from the league leaders than their bodies can continue to give.

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