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Premier League round 18

Arsenal

1
68%
Arsenal
1 - 0
Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town

1
32%
27 DEC 2024 04:15
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Goal

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Kai Havertz
23'
1 - 0
Start of match

End of match

  • 90'
    FT (1-0): Arsenal defeated Ipswich 1-0 on Friday at the Emirates Stadium, with a dominant performance and key moments that secured the win. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
Substitution

Substitution

at Ipswich Town
  • 90+1 '
    Ipswich sub: Woolfenden is replaced by Harry Clarke.
  • 90'
    Four minutes added!
  • 87'
    Arsenal are doing everything they can to defend their lead, fighting to secure all three points at home.
  • 85 '
    Arsenal sub: Declan Rice is replaced by Thomas Partey.
  • 82 '
    Ipswich triple sub: Delap, Johnson and Cajuste OUT. Taylor, Broadhead and Al-Hamadi IN.
  • 80'
    Ten minutes remain, and both teams are striving to show their best form to score in the final moments.
  • 77'
    Ipswich are regaining possession more often than in the first half, but Arsenal remain quicker at winning it back.
  • 75'
    The Gunners continue to threaten Muric's box, knowing that extending their lead could seal the victory at the Emirates.
  • 73 '
    Arsenal sub: Gabriel Jesus goes off and Mikel Merino comes on.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 72 '
    Ipswich sub: Szmodics makes way and Clarke takes his place.
  • 70'
    Arsenal are having to fight harder to maintain their lead as the visitors have stepped up and are determined to at least share the points.
  • 67 '
    Davis is shown a yellow card after stepping on Odegaard's ankle, leaving him in pain on the ground. However, the Arsenal player decides to carry on.
  • 65'
    Ipswich have significantly improved their performance, but it remains to be seen if it will be enough to turn the game around.
  • 63'
    Lewis-Skelly is getting into several tussles with Ipswich players, as they seem to be targeting him in an attempt to get him cautioned.
  • 60 '
    Corner-kick for Ipswich! Davis takes it but nothing comes of it.
  • 57'
    Arsenal's players shouldn't get complacent with their lead, as it could become slim if Ipswich manage to score.
  • 55 '
    Kai Havertz is cautioned by the referee for a foul on an Ipswich player.
  • 53'
    Free kick for the Gunners from 20 yards! Odegaard takes it, but the ball hits the wall formed by Ipswich's defence
  • 50'
    Hutchinson is being the most influential player in Ipswich's attack, but it's not enough to find an equaliser.
  • 48'
    The Gunners are just as dangerous as they were in the first half! They show no mercy towards Ipswich.
  • 46'
    The second period staaaaaaaaaaaaarts! No changes at the moment.
  • 45'
    HT (1-0): The first 45 minutes were completely dominated by the Gunners, with Kai Havertz scoring the opener to give Arsenal the lead. Ipswich's defence wasn't too bad, as the hosts could have scored several more goals, but their attacks were very weak in the first half. We'll see what unfolds in the second half.
  • 45'
    One minute added.
  • 43'
    The visitors are doing their best to show their bravery, but their efforts are proving in vain.
  • 40'
    There are many music stars in the stands, including Ed Sheeran, among others. No one wants to miss a Boxing Day match like this.
  • 37'
    Spanish coach Mikel Arteta is constantly instructing his players from the touchline. His passion is unparalleled.
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 34'
    Gabriel Jesus receives a good cross from an Arsenal teammate and puts it away for two, but the referee quickly rules it out for offside.
  • 32'
    Hutchinson passes to Johnson, allowing both players to attempt a counterattack following the opener scored by Havertz.
  • 30'
    The Arsenal lads keep threatening Muric's box. The Ipswich goalkeeper is having a lot of work in the first half, in stark contrast to Raya, who is having a very quiet game.
  • 27'
    The Gunners continue to press high for the moment as they plan to seal the win as soon as possible.
  • 25'
    Ipswich's performances are falling short, as they are barely getting a touch on the ball.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
en el 23' (Arsenal)
  • 23 '
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR ARSENAL! Kai Havertz receives a pass from the left flank from Trossard and scores from close range to break the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium!
  • 20'
    Jurrien Timber tries his luck from outside the box after finding an open space but Muric denies his efforts easily.
  • 17'
    Mikel Arteta's men are eager to open the scoring as quickly as possible, demonstrating their determination to win this home match
  • 15 '
    Another corner-kick for the Gunners! Rice takes it but none of his teammates are able to finish.
  • 12'
    When the visitors gain possession, the Arsenal players are quick to regain it, applying the high press typical of the hosts.
  • 10'
    The Gunners look far more dangerous than the Ipswich players, who are not getting a sniff of the ball at the moment.
  • 7'
    The home team are dominating possession and the visitors are penned in their own half at the moment.
  • 5 '
    Corner-kick for the Gunners! Declan Rice takes it but nothing comes of it.
  • 3'
    The hosts are having all the ball here early on!
  • 1'
    Arsenal get us going in red from left to right while Ipswich are in blue and white!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Ipswich Town starting XI: Muric (GK); Davis, Greaves, Woolfenden, O'Shea; Cajuste, Hutchinson, Phillips; Szmodics, Delap and Johnson.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Jesus, Martinelli and Trossard.
  • PRVW
    Darren England will be in the middle for this one, and Alex Chilowicz will be the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Ipswich Town possible lineup: Muric (GK); Johnson, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Cajuste, Phillips; Hutchinson, Szmodics, Clarke; Delap.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal possible lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Jesus, Havertz and Trossard.
  • PRVW
    Arteta has a number of attacking options, with Gabriel Martinelli a candidate to fill the void, but Saka, 23, offers something unique.
  • PRVW
    "It's going to be a really good exercise for all of us to think about ways to overcome another challenge, because we've already had a lot in the season," said Arsenal boss Arteta, whose team are fourth in the Premier League table.
  • PRVW
    It is a blow for Arteta, depriving him of his most potent attacking weapon - Saka has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions this season - just as Arsenal are finding their form again.
  • PRVW
    But one dark cloud was Saka limping off at Selhurst Park, with the England winger set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
  • PRVW
    A buoyant Mikel Arteta said the Premier League title race was "on" after Arsenal swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 on Saturday.
  • PRVW
    The Gunners will need to figure out how to secure all three points in the absence of the ever-brilliant Bukayo Saka.
Info

Pre-match

27 December 2024, 22:15

Referee: Darren England

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 18 fixture between Arsenal and Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium in London, England!