City are back” sang the Manchester City fans and this was the most compelling piece of evidence that, finally, they are. Phil Foden – with two goals and an assist – certainly is back. And what a difference a fully fit Kevin de Bruyne – with three assists – makes.

Ipswich were a distant second best as City's players dominated from start to finish, with their passing and movement crisp and their finishing deadly. The goals are now back flowing for Pep Guardiola's team as they have now scored 14 in their last four games, conceding just three.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were back to their old selves following a 6-0 demolition of Ipswich Town on Sunday that moved them into the Premier League top four. City put their st