Ipswich’s last visits. Wembley-bound | Arsenal 3-0 Ipswich | 2010/11

Wembley-bound | Arsenal 3-0 Ipswich | 2010/11

This will be the first encounter between Arsenal and Ipswich since our 3-0 victory in the second leg of the 2010/11 League Cup semi-final, following a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at Portman Road.

Arsenal has lost just one of the last 13 home games against Ipswich in all competitions, winning the last three in a row. The most recent Premier League meeting saw Freddie Ljungberg score both goals in a 2-0 win at Highbury in April 2002 as we moved towards the title, while the previous season saw Thierry Henry score the only goal in a 1-0 win.

The last time an Ipswich player scored at our stadium was in November 2000, when James Scowcroft netted an 89th-minute winner to knock us out of the League Cup.

Pre-Match Report: Arsenal vs Ipswich Town

Arsenal finishes 2024 with a Premier League match against Ipswich Town, the first meeting between the two clubs in 22 years. The match kicks off at 8:15 PM UK time, and Arsenal hopes to keep pushing for silverware in 2025 with a win.

A victory would lift Arsenal to second place in the table, maintaining pressure on league leaders Liverpool while keeping the positive momentum from recent victories, including a 5-1 win over Crystal Palace and a spot in the League Cup semi-finals.

Arsenal has an impressive record at home against Ipswich, having been unbeaten in 16 home games and not losing to them at the Emirates since 1979. However, Ipswich has shown signs of improvement recently, winning two of their last three away matches and adapting to life in the Premier League after gaining promotion.

Ipswich’s Road Performances

Ipswich, having only just come up from League One, is primarily focused on surviving in the Premier League. Despite being in the relegation zone, they have shown progress after a tough start to the season. Although their home form has been poor, Ipswich secured two recent away wins, including a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, their first top-flight win since 2002, and a 1-0 win over Wolves.

However, their defense was exposed in a 4-0 loss to Newcastle United last Saturday, as mistakes from playing out from the back cost them.

Manager Comments

Mikel Arteta: Arteta praised Ipswich’s coaching and resilience under Kieran McKenna, noting their unfortunate results despite good performances. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards to compete with the likes of Liverpool.

Kieran McKenna: McKenna highlighted the importance of mentality and organization, urging his team to show bravery and adaptability in their decision-making against top-level opponents.

Team News

Arsenal: Bukayo Saka is out for a significant period with a hamstring injury, and Raheem Sterling will miss the match due to a knee issue. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also sidelined but could return in the new year. Oleksandr Zinchenko might be available again. Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber need to avoid yellow cards in the next two games to avoid a suspension.

Ipswich: Liam Delap returns from suspension, but captain Sam Morsey will miss the game due to suspension. George Hirst (knee), Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring), and Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) are all unavailable.

Tactical Insights

Ipswich plays with a 4-2-3-1 formation, though they switched to a 5-4-1 against Manchester City. They prefer quick, attacking football, often countering with speed despite having one of the lowest possession averages in the league. Leif Davis, Ipswich’s attacking full-back, leads the team in chances created. Despite starting strong in matches, Ipswich has struggled to maintain leads and has been prone to defensive errors.

Key Facts & Stats

Arsenal is unbeaten in the last 13 league games against Ipswich.

Arsenal has gone 41 Premier League home games unbeaten against promoted teams, winning 12 straight.

Arsenal has scored 5+ goals in seven Premier League games in 2024, the most in a calendar year since 1931.

Ipswich has only won one of their last seven final away league games of the year.

Match Officials

Referee: Darren England

Assistants: Wade Smith, Akil Howson

Fourth Official: Lewis Smith

VAR: Alex Chilowicz

Arsenal’s Recent Matches vs Ipswich

The last time Arsenal played Ipswich was in January 2011, when we won 3-0 in the League Cup semi-final.

Arsenal is unbeaten in 13 home games against Ipswich, winning the last three, including a 2-0 win at Highbury in 2002.

Live Coverage

For live updates, tune into the Live From N5 show, featuring Arsenal legend Santi Cazorla, along with host Dan Khan and Femi Koleoso, providing all the latest news, social media highlights, and behind-the-scenes content before the match.

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