City’s recent struggles have meant that Erling Haaland has not enjoyed the same prolific level of goalscoring that he has in previous seasons, though the Norwegian, who has just signed a bumper new 9.5-year contract to commit his future to the club, is still second in the league’s top scorer chart with 16 goals, just two behind Mohamed Salah.

Manchester City’s tumultuous winter period continues on Sunday afternoon as they face a trip to Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town. Pep Guardiola’s side saw a three-match winning run snapped