Manchester City welcome newly promoted Ipswich Town to the Etihad Stadium this afternoon as they aim to continue their perfect Premier League start. The Blues enter the game off the back of a 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, a result that left manager Enzo Maresca encouraged by his side's second-half display.
Team news and availability
City have a full squad available for the match. Phil Foden is back after serving a three-match Premier League suspension for his red card against Manchester United. Erling Haaland is available to play, although Maresca has hinted he might need to be rested soon. Ruben Dias is also fit after being tactically replaced at half time in midweek.
Ipswich sit mid table and will be buoyed after last weekend's late victory over Fulham. Should City win, they will move six points clear at the top ahead of Arsenal travelling to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Match odds and how to watch
Ahead of today's 3pm kick off, bet365 has the latest match odds: City to win at 1/5, draw at 13/2, and Ipswich to win at 10/1. Supporters in the UK are unable to watch this game live without being in attendance, as the 3pm blackout prevents broadcasters from showing the match live.
This is the first Premier League home game since the charges verdict, and the reception the Premier League anthem shall receive remains to be seen. City are back in action just three days after the defeat to PSG, and if they can replicate their spirited second-half performance, they will win.
