Manchester City host Ipswich at 21:00 Vietnam time on 17 October, returning to Premier League action after a 4-2 Champions League defeat by PSG. BongdaPlus reports that Enzo Maresca's side nevertheless remain league leaders after winning their opening six domestic rounds.
Different results across the competitions
The home loss to PSG does not alter City's completed Premier League record. Before round seven, they stand three points ahead of Arsenal.
The preview records 14 wins, two draws and one defeat in City's latest 17 home fixtures in domestic competitions. That is background for assessing their response to the European result rather than a forecast for the Ipswich game.
Phil Foden is reported available again following suspension. Rayan Aït-Nouri is the absence identified in the preview, which does not provide a confirmed starting lineup.
Ipswich face an away challenge
Ipswich have two wins and four defeats in their most recent six official fixtures and occupy tenth place in the league. They have won once in their latest five away matches, including a recent 1-0 loss at Everton.
They have conceded 12 league goals in six rounds, an average of two per match from the cited figures. BongdaPlus highlights space between midfield and defence as an issue when opponents press.
Issahaku Fatawu is listed as unavailable. Ipswich also lost the teams' three most recent meetings, including a 6-0 defeat in the second half of 2024/25.
Those records frame the challenge against the current leaders, without establishing a score or goal total for 17 October.