Ipswich vs Man City: Preview, predictions and lineups

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Ipswich vs Man City: Preview, predictions and lineups

  • Ipswich welcome the champions to Portman Road on Sunday afternoon
  • Man City remain sixth in the table after drawing at Brentford in midweek
  • Tractor Boys aiming to secure memorable victory

Manchester City are on their travels again this weekend as they face Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

With Pep Guardiola accepting that his team will not securing their fifth league title on the bounce this season, the Spaniard will considering his priorities with a crucial Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon.

After relinquishing a two-goal lead in the latter stages against Brentford on Wednesday, City are sixth in the table. Could eighth by the time they kick off at Portman Road.

Ipswich are enjoying the ride in the top tier having celebrated back-to-back promotions. They’re the most likely of the newly promoted teams to stay in the divsion. However, they were unable to capitalise on Wolves’ defeat at Newcastle in midweek as they were beaten 2-0 at home by Brighton.

Kieran McKenna’s side are 18th heading into Sunday’s game. But City’s fallibility means they must believe an upset could be on the cards.

Ipswich team news

Ipswich have been the busiest Premier League club in the January transfer window thus far. There could be starts for หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ new arrivals Ben Godfrey and Jaden Philogene on Sunday. Philogene has only just completed his move from Aston Villa.

Omari Hutchinson recovered from a groin injury in time to face Brighton. He should be involved from the outset here. Sammie Szmodics it out with an ankle problem, however.

Man City team news

Ruben Dias and Oscar Bobb are both back in training. Although we may have to wait a little longer to see the latter back in action given the length of his absence. Dias could be back in the matchday squad this weekend.

John Stones is also edging closer to a return but won’t feature at Portman Road. Rodri is out for the long haul.