The 2024/25 Premier League is now running on its natural course. We now head on to Matchday 2 where Manchester City will lock horns against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The face-off holds importance for both sides, as the reigning champions will look to find their first victory against the Tractor Boys, while the newly promoted side remains focused on troubling the hosts, once again.  

Manchester City has never won against Ipswich Town, enduring a narrow 2-3 defeat again in November 2000 at Maine Road, followed by a 4-1 loss in January 2002 during an FA Cup match. Since then, the two sides are finally meeting for the third time.

Notably, City enters the match with a remarkable 2-0 win over Chelsea in the opening Premier League fixture, courtesy of Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic to clinch their first three points. Meanwhile, Ipswich lost their first PL game with a similar score to Liverpool as Diego Jota and Mohamed Salah helped Arne Slot and Co. to keep a firm foot in the league.

Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: Team news

Injuries

Manchester City

Savinho remains doubtful for the clash after the new signing was substituted just after playing 45 minutes vs Chelsea. He suffered a knock in the opening half, forcing Foden to take his place. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish is a notable absentee for Pep Guardiola’s side. After enjoying a summer break without being called up for the UEFA Euros, the England international picked up an injury during training before the Community Shield. He is joined in the recovery room by Oscar Bobb, who suffered a leg fracture earlier.

Ipswich Town

Because of key injuries, Kieran McKenna won’t have a few players at his disposal. Starting off with defender Harry Clarke, who is dealing with an Achilles injury. Forward duo George Hirst is sidelined with a knee injury, and Nathan Broadhead is recovering from a thigh injury. Additionally, defender Janoi Donacien is managing an adductor injury.

Predicted lineups

Manchester City [3-2-4-1]: Ederson; Gvardiol, Dias, Akanji; Kovacic, Lewis; Savio, Foden, Silva, Doku; Haaland

Ipswich Town [4-2-3-1]: Walton; Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Luongol; Burns, Chaplin, Hutchinson; Delap

Head-to-head stats and prediction

Total matches played: 2

Won by Manchester City: 0

Won by Ipswich Town: 2

Draw: 0

We know the past face-off will surprise you, but Manchester City does enter the fixture with a mission. Pep Guardiola’s side will look to favor themselves and register the much-needed win to balance the history books. They are in luck, as we reckon Ipswich will continue their losing streak. The score will be Manchester City 3-0 Ipswich Town.

How to watch Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Premier League on TV Channels and live stream?

Manchester City vs Ipswich Town will kick-off at 15:00 BST. Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier will cater to fans in the UK League. Meanwhile, USA spectators can catch the action live on USA Network, Telemundo, and NBC. As for the live stream, you can tune into nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, FuboTV, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.