Arsenal thrashed 10-man Ipswich 4-0, delaying Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations. Leandro Trossard scored a brace, with goals in each half, as Ipswich remained on the verge of relegation. The win took Arsenal to 66 points in second spot, but Liverpool still only needs to win two of its remaining games to secure the crown.
The Gunners started strong, with Trossard scoring in the 14th minute following a surging run by Martin Odegaard. Bukayo Saka’s penetrating run down the right led to Mikel Merino’s deft flick, teeing up Gabriel Martinelli for a simple close-range finish. Ipswich’s Leif Davis was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Saka just after the half-hour mark, reducing the home side to 10 men.
Despite being down to 10 men, Ipswich refused to give up, with striker George Hirst dragging a shot just wide of the far post in the 56th minute. Trossard grabbed his second in the 69th minute, and Ethan Nwaneri added a late fourth, leaving Ipswich stuck in 18th place on 21 points. Ipswich’s relegation fate hangs in the balance, and they will be relegated if they drop points again or West Ham United picks up one more point from its remaining five games.
The win keeps Arsenal in contention, but Liverpool’s title aspirations remain strong. Liverpool faces relegation-threatened Leicester City later, and they need to win just two of their remaining games to secure the crown. The outcome of the Premier League title will be decided in the coming weeks, with both Arsenal and Liverpool vying for points.
The match showcased Arsenal’s depth and quality, with Trossard and Martinelli standing out as key performers. Their goalscoring prowess has been a significant factor in Arsenal’s push for the title. Ipswich, on the other hand, will need to regroup and reassess their strategy if they hope to avoid relegation.
The win also highlighted the importance of discipline in the Premier League, as Ipswich’s Leif Davis’s red card proved to be a turning point in the match. Arsenal capitalized on the numerical advantage, scoring three goals after the half-hour mark. The match served as a reminder of the fine margins between success and failure in the Premier League.