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“Godfrey-Level Horror Show: Ipswich Star’s Dismal 5/10 Performance Against Man City” after shambolic defending shattered Liam Delap offensive threat” see full details…
Ipswich Town had hoped for another unforgettable night against a Premier League giant when Manchester City visited Suffolk. However, Pep Guardiola’s team delivered a masterclass in ruthlessness.
Once Phil Foden broke the deadlock just before the 30-minute mark, it was clear who the dominant side would be, as Manchester City unleashed their vintage form in a commanding 6-0 victory.
The visitors must have felt incredibly fortunate facing Kieran McKenna’s team, as Ipswich’s defense was in disarray from the moment Foden scored.
Ipswich’s poor defending was on display, though they did create a couple of half-chances early on to surprise Guardiola’s team. Omari Hutchinson had a shot deflected over Ederson’s goal by Erling Haaland just minutes before Phil Foden opened the scoring. After Foden’s goal, Ipswich’s defense crumbled, unable to cope with the skill of Jeremy Doku or Kevin De Bruyne, allowing the England international to beat Christian Walton.
The hosts were overwhelmed by City’s attack at their peak, with Ben Godfrey unable to keep up as Mateo Kovacic scored a rapid second goal. The new Tractor Boys signing also struggled to close down Doku or De Bruyne, leading to Foden easily netting his brace.
The onslaught continued into the second half, with Doku and Haaland adding more goals. Godfrey’s tough debut in Premier League action for his new team ended after just over an hour when McKenna subbed him off, marking a harsh introduction to the top flight.
Godfrey wasn’t the only defender who underperformed for the relegation-threatened team, as Dara O’Shea also had a rare off-day in central defense, despite typically being known for his courageous performances.
Ipswich’s woeful defending allowed Manchester City to dominate, though Ipswich did manage a few fleeting chances to surprise Guardiola’s team.
Omari Hutchinson had an effort that sailed over Ederson’s goal, deflected by Erling Haaland, just minutes before Phil Foden opened the scoring. However, once Foden gave City the lead, Ipswich had no answer to the skill of Jeremy Doku or Kevin De Bruyne, with the England international eventually finding the net past Christian Walton.
The hosts were unable to cope with a City attack in full flow, with Ben Godfrey, among others, watching as Mateo Kovacic struck a quick second. Godfrey also failed to close down Doku or De Bruyne when Foden easily netted his second.
The goals kept coming in the second half as Godfrey’s struggles continued, with Doku and Haaland adding more strikes. The former Everton player was substituted by McKenna just after the hour mark, marking a tough debut in the Premier League for him with his new team.
Godfrey wasn’t the only player to struggle at the back for the relegation-threatened team, as Dara O’Shea also had a difficult day in central defense, despite typically being recognized for his courageous performances.
O’Shea’s performance in statistics against Man City
Looking at the figures from Ipswich’s impressive 2-0 victory over Chelsea at the end of December, the Irishman was a solid presence, registering three tackles and winning five duels. In contrast, his performance against the reigning Premier League champions was far less impactful, as he contested just one duel in a disappointing display from the former Burnley center-back.