Erling Haaland delivered a brace to power Manchester City to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ipswich, keeping the club firmly at the summit of the Premier League.

City were made to work for the three points in what proved a tense and competitive encounter, with Ipswich refusing to make things easy for the hosts. Haaland's double, however, proved the difference on the day.

The result extends Manchester City's grip on top spot in the Premier League, underlining their title ambitions as the season continues to build.