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Arsenal climbed to second in the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
According to Vanguard, the win moves the Gunners six points behind league leaders Liverpool, tightening the race for the title.
Kai Havertz was the hero for Arsenal, scoring the game’s only goal in the 23rd minute. The German midfielder fired high into the net from Leandro Trossard’s precise low cross, marking his 12th goal of the season.
Despite dominating possession and creating opportunities, Arsenal struggled to extend their lead, highlighting concerns about their finishing ability in the absence of star winger Bukayo Saka, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Arsenal’s attacking efforts were led by Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, who took on Saka’s usual role on the right flank.
Jesus found the net with a cheeky finish in the first half, but the goal was ruled offside.
Gabriel Magalhaes came close to doubling the lead, heading against the post from a corner.
Ipswich, battling relegation and sitting second from the bottom, showed resilience as they grew into the game in the second half.
Arsenal’s captain Martin Ødegaard provided a scare when he went down clutching his ankle, but he quickly returned to action, delivering a stunning run and strike that forced a save from Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.
Declan Rice and Mikel Merino also tested Muric late on, but Ipswich’s defense held firm to keep the scoreline respectable.
Havertz missed a golden opportunity to secure his second goal, leaving Arsenal fans on edge until the final whistle..//TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY//.//TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY//
The victory propels Arsenal above Nottingham Forest and Chelsea into second place, while Ipswich remains three points adrift of safety.
Meanwhile, Brighton and Brentford played out a goalless draw, extending the Seagulls’ winless streak to Six matches.
