Haaland scores twice as Manchester City beat Ipswich amid injury concern

Manchester City entered Saturday's match against Ipswich Town looking to respond to a European defeat. L'Équipe reported that City had lost 4-2 to PSG on Wednesday.

Their Premier League form was a different story. City were seeking a seventh consecutive league victory, with Guardian Sport describing their start under Enzo Maresca as a record one.

On October 17, Haaland scored twice as City beat Ipswich 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium. CNN Brasil reported that the result preserved City's perfect Premier League record.

The double took Haaland to eight league goals this season and 12 in all competitions, according to Express & Star. Its report described City as holding on to secure the victory.

The finish brought a concern alongside the points. Haaland limped off at the end of the match, ESPN FC reported, adding that Maresca played down fears over the striker's fitness.

City have seven wins from seven league matches and a six-point advantage at the top, according to BBC - Home. They have restored momentum after the PSG defeat, but Haaland's fitness remains the unresolved part of the result.

The immediate question is whether Haaland's discomfort will affect his availability. ESPN FC reported Maresca's reassuring response, but the supplied coverage does not establish an injury diagnosis or a recovery timetable.