Manchester City - Ipswich

Manchester City enter this match searching for an immediate response following a difficult European midweek result. The hosts welcome Ipswich Town to Etihad Stadium on 17 October 2026 for this Premier League matchday 7 encounter, aiming to maintain the momentum that saw them secure a clinical 3-0 league victory over Liverpool earlier this month. The home side will have to navigate this fixture without the suspended Phil Foden, leaving the expected XI to rely on the attacking prowess of Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo to break down the visitors.

Ipswich Town arrive in high spirits after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Fulham in their most recent outing. While they have faced a challenging start to the campaign, including a 5-2 defeat to Manchester United, their ability to find the net has kept them competitive. History favors the hosts, who dominated their last meeting with a 6-0 win in January 2025.