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Haaland helps extend record start for Maresca as Manchester City defeat Ipswich

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Published 17 Oct 2026, 17:08 BST1 min read

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An Erling Haaland double helped extend City’s winning start to seven - a Premier League record for Enzo Maresca - in their 3-2 victory over Ipswich

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