Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: Clash of Giants vs. Underdogs as Premier League Journey Begins
In the same month that Manchester City achieved their historic first Champions League triumph, Kieran McKenna and Ipswich Town secured promotion from League One. Now, these two teams are set to face off in the Premier League, highlighting a stark contrast in their fortunes and histories.
City, riding high on a lengthy winning streak that dates back to April, kicked off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Chelsea, thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic. Their formidable form reflects their status as one of football’s richest clubs.
Ipswich, on the other hand, began their top-flight journey with a tough test against Arne Slot’s Liverpool at Portman Road. Despite a strong first half, the Tractor Boys fell 2-0, revealing the challenging road ahead for the newly promoted side.
The matchup between these two teams couldn’t be more contrasting. Manchester City, a club with seven league titles, European glory, and domestic cup successes, faces Ipswich, who used seven players from their League One squad. Guardiola will be cautious not to underestimate Ipswich, despite the disparity in their Premier League predictions.
For Ipswich, this match represents a significant opportunity to secure their first top-flight points in over two decades.
When is Man City vs Ipswich and what time is kick off?
Manchester City will host Ipswich at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, August 24, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm UK time.
Other Premier League fixtures that weekend include Manchester United’s trip to Brighton at 12:30pm, Arsenal vs Aston Villa at 5:30pm, and several matches at 3pm, including Crystal Palace vs West Ham, Tottenham vs Everton, Southampton vs Nottingham Forest, and Fulham vs Leicester City. On Sunday, Chelsea will face Wolves at 2pm, followed by Bournemouth vs Newcastle, and Liverpool vs Brentford at 4:30pm.
How to watch Man City vs Ipswich
Due to the 3pm blackout rule, the match will not be broadcast live on UK TV. However, international viewers have several options. In the USA, the game will be available on Peacock at 10am ET. European viewers can catch the action on ViaPlay in Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, and Poland.
In New Zealand, Sky Sports NZ will broadcast the match, while DAZN will cover it in Spain. Other international broadcasters include Sport 24, beIN Sports in Turkey, and a range of networks such as Arena, Canal +, FuboTV, Optus Sport, Premier Sports, and Supersport.
MEN Sport will provide live coverage of the match, including pre-game buildup, live updates throughout the 90 minutes, and post-match analysis and press conferences through their blogs.
