WHEN AND WHERE
Pep Guardiola’s side return to matchdays at our beloved Etihad Stadium on Saturday 24 August, with kick-off against the newly promoted Ipswich Town scheduled for 15:00 (UK).
Like always, the key moments of the clash will be detailed on the Official Man City App as well as on X: @ManCity.
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MAN CITY APP COVERAGE
City v Ipswich is a Saturday 15:00 (UK) kick-off – meaning there’s no live TV coverage in the UK of our opening home Premier League game of the 2024/25 season.
The blackout means the perfect place to follow the clash with Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys is on our Official Man City App.
Download it now and tune into our extensive and entertaining coverage as City return to the Etihad for the first time since our Premier League-winning victory over West Ham on the final day of the 2023/24 term.
Our Matchday Centre, which houses the Show, will begin two hours before the game begins with blow-by-blow updates, analysis and reaction before, during and after the encounter.
Our Matchday Live Show will include special guests Steve Howey and Shaun Goater with Alistair Mann and Nicky Weaver on co-commentary throughout the afternoon.
Those with push notifications turned on in the app will be alerted to the key moments throughout the clash as they happen.
A detailed match report, as well as reaction from Pep Guardiola and players alike, can also be accessed soon after the final whistle.
PEP GUARDIOLA PREVIEW
“Ipswich Town is my only concern.
“Two times being promoted from League One and the Championship to the Premier League with the same manager.
“Clear patterns and in the first game of the Premier League they were the most intense team. This is all I’m concerned about right now.
“I understand Ilkay is a highlight for today but once I step outside this room, Ipswich Town is my only concern.”
PREVIOUS MEETING
Our last encounter with Ipswich dates back to January 2002 where City ran out 4-1 winners on the road in the FA Cup.
City’s previous clash with Ipswich in the Premier League was in November 2000 at Maine Road. The Tractor Boys left Manchester with three points after a 2-3 victory.
LAST TIME OUT
Our Premier League campaign got off to a flying start with a 2-0 win at Chelsea.
Erling Haaland, on his 100th appearance for the Club, opened the scoring when he converted from close range on 18 minutes.
In a tense, end-to-end game, former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic gave City some breathing space when he curled an effort in from range six minutes before full-time.
TV INFORMATION
Our home clash against Ipswich Town will not be broadcast live on TV in the United Kingdom.
For those living outside of the UK, click here to view the global TV listings, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
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