Arsenal host Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League tonight, with the hosts looking to keep up the chase behind Liverpool during a busy winter period.
The Gunners went into Christmas six points behind the leaders, though Liverpool’s game in hand means that it already looked like a mountain to climb to get level with the Merseysiders.
And Arne Slot’s side ensured that they did not slip up against Leicester last night, coming from behind to win 3-1 and keep distance between them and the rest.
Add to that the news of Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury and the size of the task will certainly not be lost on Mikel Arteta and his squad. Tonight, they face an Ipswich side languishing in the relegation spots, with Wolves’ strong start under Vitor Pereira plunging their Premier League future deeper into doubt. A shock away win here would be a huge boost, though, as Kieran McKenna continues to navigate his first campaign as a top flight manager.
Follow all of the latest updates from the Emirates below:
Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE
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Arsenal host Ipswich in the Premier League, with kick-off at 8.15pm | Live on Amazon Prime
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The Gunners are third in the table, six points behind Liverpool
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Ipswich sitting in 19th but are only two points from safety as it stands
Arsenal FC – Ipswich Town FC
Yesterday’s action…
16:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Let’s take a look back at yesterday’s action, starting with events at a rather foggy Anfield, where Liverpool displayed precisely why they are looking ever stronger contenders to romp to the Premier League title. Richard Jolly was there to watch their win over Leicester:
Liverpool’s title lead is built on more than just stars and starters
Arsenal vs Ipswich
14:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle
A very good evening and welcome to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of our final helping of the festive football feast. After a busy Boxing Day, Ipswich travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal under the Friday night lights as Mikel Arteta’s side look to keep up their pursuit of league leaders Liverpool.
Kick off is at 8.15pm GMT.
