IPSICH, England — Ipswich Town‘s hope for survival in the Premier League hangs by a thread as they enter their final match of the season against West Ham United this Sunday. With just one game left to play, Ipswich sits precariously at 19th in the league standings. The Tractor Boys must secure a win to stand any chance of avoiding relegation.
This season began with high expectations following their promotion, yet Ipswich has struggled to emulate the form that brought them to the top flight. Their woes are compounded by a 4-1 defeat in the previous meeting with West Ham earlier this season.
The reverse fixture served as a stark reminder of Ipswich’s difficulties, as West Ham managed to extract their first win against them in four attempts across all competitions. However, Ipswich fans hold fond memories of when they triumphed over West Ham at Portman Road, achieving a 5-1 victory back in January 2012.
Wes Burns will miss the match due to a knee injury, while Liam Delap may get a final home appearance before his transfer in the summer. The projected lineup for Ipswich includes A. Palmer (GK); A. Tuanzebe, D. O'Shea, J. Greaves, L. Davis, S. Morsy, J. Taylor, O. Hutchinson, C. Chaplin, J. Enciso, and L. Delap.
Meanwhile, West Ham’s Graham Potter enters without any new injury worries. Notable absences include Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville, who will not return until July. West Ham’s expected starters are A. Areola (GK); M. Kilman, J. Todibo, A. Cresswell, V. Coufal, J. Ward-Prowse, G. Rodriguez, A. Wan-Bissaka, T. Soucek, J. Bowen, and M. Kudus.
The season has been tough for both clubs, leading analysts to predict that a low-scoring draw could be on the cards when the teams meet this Sunday. However, fans will be hoping for an unexpected turn of events as Ipswich aims to claw their way back to safety.
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