{
  "id": 15242643,
  "title": "Erling Haaland to the fore as Manchester City set Premier League record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/erling-haaland-to-the-fore-as-manchester-city-set-premier-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T17:19:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/17/erling-haaland-to-the-fore-as-manchester-city-set-premier-league-record/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City claimed a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League table after a record seventh straight win. Erling Haaland, the team's prolific striker, scored twice in the match, becoming the fastest player in history to reach 100 non-penalty goals in the Premier League. Phil Foden, the team's young talent, opened the scoring for City, only for Daizen Maeda to equalize. Haaland then restored the home side's lead before halftime with a header, followed by his second goal in the 69th minute, as City secured the win. Despite a late goal from Zian Flemming, which came from a penalty in stoppage time, Manchester City managed to hold onto their lead. The victory comes after a disappointing loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, and the team's manager, Enzo Maresca, received praise from one of their young stars, Phil Foden, for his effective leadership. Meanwhile, Liverpool bounced back from a goal down against Brentford, winning 2-1 away after being reduced to 10 men due to a red card shown to Yehor Yarmolyuk.",
  "summary": "Manchester City secured their seventh straight win in the Premier League as Erling Haaland scored twice in a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday. Haaland scored a brace after Phil Foden scored the opener, which was cancelled out by Daizen Maeda, as Enzo Maresca 's side moved six points clear at the top of the table. City thus made it seven straight wins at the start of the Premier League – the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester City wins 3-2 against Ipswich Town, setting Premier League record",
    "Erling Haaland scores twice, becomes fastest player to reach 100 non-penalty goals",
    "Phil Foden opens scoring, praises manager Enzo Maresca's leadership"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Erling Haaland to the fore as Manchester City set Premier League record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/erling-haaland-to-the-fore-as-manchester-city-set-premier-league-15243839",
        "published": "2026-10-17T17:19:50.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}