IPSWICH, England — Arsenal cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over 10-man Ipswich Town on Sunday, denying Liverpool the chance to clinch the Premier League title. This dominant performance took place at Portman Road as Mikel Arteta’s side showcased their attacking prowess.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 14th minute, finishing from a cutback by Bukayo Saka, who returned to the starting eleven after an extended absence. Gabriel Martinelli added to the lead in the 29th minute after a clever flick from Mikel Merino. Ipswich’s troubles worsened when Leif Davis received a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Saka just before halftime.
“It was a good decision from the referee,” Arteta said post-match. “Saka is in a bit of pain but thankfully it doesn’t look anything too serious.” Saka left the pitch just after the incident with his ankle wrapped in ice, underscoring Arsenal’s concern for their star winger as they look ahead to the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
After the break, Arsenal maintained control, scoring their third goal just after the hour mark. Trossard, benefiting from a short corner orchestrated by Declan Rice and Odegaard, found the net again, this time from close range.
Late in the match, substitute Ethan Nwaneri capped off the rout with a fourth goal, his shot deflecting off Ipswich defenders. The desperate performance from Ipswich reflected their relegation worries, now sitting 15 points adrift of safety.
Ipswich head coach Kieran McKenna commented on the disparity between the teams, saying, “They are one of the best teams in the world with top individuals. We were at full stretch to compete with them.”
Despite the dominant win, Arsenal’s focus is shifting toward the Champions League. With Liverpool now unable to secure the title until later, Arteta’s squad finds themselves 13 points behind the league leaders, with only a slim chance left for the title race.
Arsenal’s performance reinforced their status in the top tier of English football, coming fresh off a stellar performance against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. The Gunners are looking to secure their position in the league while also planning for bigger challenges ahead in Europe.
