Arsenal cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, a result that ensures Liverpool will have to wait at least another week to potentially clinch the Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta’s side came out firing from the start, taking control of the match with first-half goals from Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.
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Ipswich’s hopes of a comeback were dealt a severe blow in the 32nd minute when Leif Davis received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Bukayo Saka, leaving the hosts to battle the rest of the match with ten men. With the numerical advantage, Arsenal maintained their dominance into the second half.
Trossard doubled his tally, before 17-year-old substitute Ethan Nwaneri added a fourth with a deflected effort, marking a memorable contribution from the young talent.
The contrast in attacking efficiency was stark. Ipswich struggled to break down the Gunners’ backline, managing an expected goals (xG) value of just 0.21, while Arsenal’s incisiveness in front of goal was reflected in their xG of 2.72.
The result sees Arsenal close the gap to league leaders Liverpool to 10 points, though the Gunners have played one more match.
Meanwhile, Ipswich’s defeat edges them closer to relegation, with a swift return to the Championship looking increasingly inevitable.
The Gunners’ emphatic display not only boosts their momentum in the final stretch of the season but also prolongs the title race, ensuring Liverpool must wait to confirm their status as champions.
