A performance to behold and a match: Manchester City finally thrashed Ipswich Town away 6-0 during the 22nd round in the Premier League.
That indeed had a touch of genius, but simultaneously appeared as an implication that Pep Guardiola’s squad was reacquiring pace after the harrowing close to the year.
Conceding nine losses in 12 games was a lot to be concerned about for the fans, but a six-game unbeaten streak brought a breath of fresh air once again to the Etihad Stadium.
The protagonists of a blue symphony
Phil Foden was the game’s maestro: two goals and an assist encapsulated a team rediscovering its ease and confidence on the pitch.
The link with Kevin De Bruyne was there for all to see in the first half as he finished a deflected cross from the midfielder in the 27th minute.
Soon after, he was delivering a pinpoint assist for Kovacic to make
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