Manchester City celebrated goal feast over Ipswich and Manchester United gnashed teeth after suffering defeat to Brighton on Saturday.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated Ipswich 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, demonstrating the challenges of life in the Premier League.
Similarly, Brighton defeated Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off.
The Tractor Boys are back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years, and they had a dream start against the defending champions when Sammie Szmodics scored on his full debut, squeezing a shot through the legs of Ederson after seven minutes.
However, the joy was short-lived as Manchester City hit back with three goals in four minutes.
First, Haaland equalised with a well-taken penalty, awarded following a review by the video assistant referee after Sam Allison had initially ruled that Savinho had dived.
Kevin De Bruyne then capitalised on hesitation by Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric to score before Haaland made it 3-1 after just 16 minutes, rounding Muric to fire in.
Manchester City could have been even further ahead as they hit the woodwork twice, although Ipswich had a strong shout for a penalty denied when Leif Davis appeared to be brought down by Brazil winger Savinho inside the box.
The second half saw arguably the biggest cheer of the game as Ilkay Gundogan – who completed his move from Barcelona back to City on a one-year deal on Friday – came on to mark his return to the club.
Just as Ipswich looked to have limited Manchester City to three goals, Haaland struck with a low drive from distance late on to complete his hat-trick.
Brighton thresh Manchester United
Meanwhile, Brighton had defeated Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off.
The hosts had thrashed Everton 3-0 in Fabian Hurzeler’s first game in charge of the team.
Against the Red Devils, they took the lead through Danny Welbeck.
The former United man ghosted into the box to slide home Kaotoru Mitoma’s low cross.
Amad Diallo levelled for Erik ten Hag’s men, who saw a goal disallowed after Joshua Zirkzee touched Alejandro Garanacho’s finish.
Joao Pedro then headed in the winner in added time, as the Seagulls maintained their top spot in the table.
Brighton beat Manchester United
Brighton have defeated Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off.
The hosts had thrashed Everton 3-0 in Fabian Hurzeler’s first game in charge of the team.
Against the Red Devils, they took the lead through Danny Welbeck.
The former United man ghosted into the box to slide home Kaotoru Mitoma’s low cross.
Amad Diallo levelled for Erik ten Hag’s men, who saw a goal disallowed after Joshua Zirkzee touched Alejandro Garanacho’s finish.
Joao Pedro then headed in the winner in added time, as the Seagulls maintained their top spot in the table.
