Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou talking to BBC Match of the Day: "It is a tough result for us. In the first half we struggled to get control of the day. We made some changes that probably weren't helpful in the end. Players struggled to come to terms with it and Everton capitalised. The players put in a good response in the second half and credit to them but it wasn't enough.

"We had a great chance at 1-0 so we had opportunities to stay in the game. The first half we gave them too many opportunities to hurt us. The second half response was better.

"When you're 3-0 down it can one of two ways. Players can lose discipline and focus but they were determined to get something from the game. The players that came on helped us but sadly it wasn't enough.

"There is always encouragement or the players but ultimately we've fallen short and haven't won a game of football. We have to try and find a way out of it.

"The fans are justifiably disappointed. They are backing us and the majority understand the position we're in. we're missing a lot of players at the moment and that is making it difficult for us. Dominic Solanke picked up a knee injury in training yesterday and we don't know the extent of it yet."

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo to Sky Sports: "We knew it was going to be tough, they compete very well. This league is very competitive and any team can win any game. That is a warning.

"We had chances to kill the game. Aina's moment was important because we were not able to kill the game.

"The game had a lot of stoppages in the second half. Both teams couldn't flow. That is always an advantage for the team who wants to come back in the game.

"We have to compete well for the 90 minutes. The team is managing the momentum of the game better. The second half was really strange with stoppages, VAR, disallowed goal. The crowd didn't get the rhythm of the game.

"There is always pressure in football. Southampton had pressure but a different one. The game against Liverpool was very demanding on us with focus and intensity. We have to prepare well for Bournemouth. They played very well yesterday."

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Everton

Everton manager David Moyes talking to Sky Sports: "When you're in the position we're in we know any win is a good win. In the first half I thought we played really well and did a lot of really good things and maybe could have scored a couple more. We did very well and put ourselves in a good position. The thing was to go and get the fourth goal but then it was a nervy ending. I knew if they got one it would be difficult because of how they play but thankfully we saw it out.

"The players have probably needed a bit of confidence and belief. We're thrilled to get three points. It was a difficult game but we did such a good job in the first half.

"Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] got one and I'm sort of banging the drum that we need him to get more because we need goals. I thought there were other opportunities and there is a long way to go but it is a good start. We need goals from the front players and if we can get Iliman Ndiaye closer to the goal then we think he's a threat.

"We've got a lot of experienced players here and they'll be disappointed with themselves for the game management and how we gave the ball away in the second half. The game management wasn't the best and we need to work how to do that better.

"I'm only getting to know the players but I don't think this changes our thoughts on the transfer window. We need to bring a couple of players in. We need to make sure we're playing in the Premier League in the new stadium. We do need a couple of additions."

Manchester United

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It was similar to other games, we suffered some goals that we shouldn't suffer. Then it's hard to have possession because we are anxious.

"We scored the equaliser but the second half was the same thing. When we suffer goals like that then it's hard to turn around.

"We have to understand the moment but understand it's not acceptable for Manchester United to lose this many Premier League games. I don't know why.

"We need to be better, that is really clear, It doesn't matter if we have a lot of time to train or if I know the players, it's not acceptable. We continue to work to change details that change the game."

More reaction from Portman Road as it drops but also let's get some more manager reaction from early on.

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaking to Sky Sports: "We are really pleased, we are back to doing things that define this team for the last 10 years. Really pleased for the three points and to climb into qualification for the Champions League for next season, that will be so tough.

"Much better. Maybe not our best but closer with the consistency we have in our game. Most of them didn't happen in the previous games that we won.

"With the way we went without the ball, you cannot play in the short spaces. Everyone with the ball was clever, quicker, faster. Everyone is related. You cannot be quick, wise and good if you are not connected defensively.

"Ipswich beat Chelsea here, they won Spurs away. They are a good team and Liam [Delap] is a fantastic striker. The players saw what we are and that is the best thing."

On his players: "They play good, they know exactly. They know the standards and they know what they have done in the past. it's not about winning or losing. You have to enjoy it. It doesn't matter if you are a professional or an amateur. You can be in the best theatre in London or a theatre in Sheffield and the ones in Sheffield will love it and come back smiling."

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town centre-back Dara O'Shea, speaking to Sky Sports: "We are devastated with the result we have had. Tough one to take. We didn’t compete enough at times in the game, and they have scored goals. It is always tough when you concede early on to a team like this.

"We didn't execute our gameplan how we wanted to. "You can never write them off. It was always going to be tough, and we wanted to give a good account of ourselves - we probably didn’t do that.

"We need to regroup, look back on our mistakes and go again. The main thing is to learn from it, and we cannot get too down on it. There is massive belief in this group and the club.

"Next week [away at Liverpool] is a big game for ourselves and the fans come out here at Portman Road and show us big backing - we have got to repay them."

Ipswich conceded six goals in a game (all competitions) for the first time since November 2012 (a 6-0 loss at Leicester in the Championship), doing so at Portman Road for the first time since February 2002 (a 6-0 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League).

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Mark Schwarzer
Former Chelsea & Fulham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

It is up to the manager to be really strong in his messaging, and in his words to the players in terms of explanation and discussions about what went wrong and how they need to improve. I think when they see the type of goals they conceded and see that they could've done so much better.

I think that will help because you know as a player I just need to do my job properly. Individual players. It just didn't seem like there were enough leaders out there today to grab it by the scruff of the neck and say 'right we need to tighten up'.

Manchester City

Manchester City forward Phil Foden, speaking to Sky Sports: "Probably the best this season, in terms of all-round play. Keeping possession at important times and we defended well. One of our best performances this year.

"We are building momentum, keeping players fit is important. I put it down to people being in better shape and the team is bonding better.

"When we score we are not rushing it. We are keeping possession and build-up play was important today."

On scoring six in the last six Premier League games: "I learned everything from it [poor form].

"It is good to see me back scoring goals with a smile on my face and enjoying football. I want to keep going and adding to that. You never know what can happen. The aim is to stay in the top four."

Mark Schwarzer
Former Chelsea & Fulham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's the perfect game for Pep Guardiola's side in preparation for that game in Paris [against Paris St-Germain]. It's about building momentum again. Obviously, the disappointment of squandering a two-goal lead against Brentford, now to back it up with a really good performance.

Being ruthless in front of goal, the key players looking to get back into form, and they certainly showed that today with de Bruyne, Doku, Foden and Haaland on the scoresheet. I think that's really important for City moving forward.

Manchester City spring up four places, above Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Chelsea and Newcastle United, up to fourth.

Ipswich started the day in the relegation zone because they had scored fewer goals than Wolves, now their goal difference is minus six worse.

The Ipswich fans have been superb in some really trying circumstances today. They gave the team a fantastic reception at the end of a 4-0 home loss against Newcastle in December and have done the same today, with Kieran McKenna and the Ipswich players looking touched by the support they are receiving.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola and the City players head off to the corner of Portman Road where the away fans are housed to celebrate with them. It is a happy trip back north for them.

Manchester City record the biggest win of the Premier League season with a six-goal thumping of Ipswich Town.

Phil Foden scored twice, with Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and James McAtee getting the others.

Mark Schwarzer
Former Chelsea & Fulham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

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The initial goal is to try and get up to that second spot. That's certainly within touching distance. I don't think you can rule Man City out, certainly to finish in the top two. I think the title may be out of reach but saying that, there's still enough football to be played. I just don't think you can write them off anything.

Let's not forget, Ipswich were 11th in League One when Kieran McKenna got the job in December 2021. The last three years have largely been the stuff of dreams for their fans with back-to-back promotions.

City, with a vital away Champions League game at Paris St-Germain to come on Wednesday, are knocking the ball around at ease, not too fussed about seeking more goals as Ipswich defend deep in numbers trying to end the humiliation at six.

Mark Schwarzer
Former Chelsea & Fulham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Man City are a long way on the course to being back. They've been really good. You can argue that Ipswich haven't put them under enough pressure. They haven't been at their best, and that is true, but Man City were ruthless.

Kevin de Bruyne, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden in the first half, with their combination play most teams would have struggled to stay with them.

Today is the 13th time Manchester City have scored six or more goals in a Premier League game under Pep Guardiola, as many times as Arsene Wenger's Arsenal did so, with only Alex Ferguson's Manchester United (14) netting six or more on more occasions in the competition.