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Ipswich Face Relegation After Arsenal’s Commanding Win

By Benjamin Abioye

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Ipswich Relegation Arsenal Win

Arsenal enjoyed a dominant afternoon at Portman Road as they defeated ten-man Ipswich Town 4-0 in the Premier League.

The Gunners bounced back from their recent fixtures with a commanding display, largely thanks to a brace from Leandro Trossard. Despite the heavy involvement of Bukayo Saka, he ended the match without any goals or assists, leaving many disappointed Fantasy Premier League managers in his wake.

The visitors wasted no time imposing themselves, bringing the same confidence they showed in their Champions League outing earlier in the week. Arsenal controlled possession and overwhelmed Ipswich with their quick movement and attacking fluidity. Saka played a key role in the buildup to the opening goal, setting up Trossard, before Gabriel Martinelli added a second minutes later.

Things got worse for Ipswich when Leif Davis was sent off for a harsh tackle on Saka just four minutes after Arsenal’s second goal. Although the Gunners missed several chances to add to their tally before the break, their dominance was never in doubt.

Ipswich showed some early spirit after the interval, but Arsenal quickly regained control. Trossard netted his second goal midway through the half, further punishing the struggling hosts. In the closing moments, Ethan Nwaneri scored a fourth goal via a deflected strike, adding a final touch of gloss to the scoreline.

Arsenal’s fluid attack was shaped by the clever positioning and movement of Trossard and Mikel Merino, who often rotated to unsettle Ipswich’s defense. Trossard operated as a roaming false nine, with Merino filling the central spaces when needed, creating space and chances for others.

Despite Saka’s bright performance and several good chances, he failed to register a goal contribution. His early substitution after the hour mark left many Fantasy League players frustrated, especially after being such a popular pick due to his recent European form.

Ipswich, meanwhile, continue to slide towards relegation. Even before the red card, they were outplayed and unable to cope with Arsenal’s intensity. With only one home win all season and five games remaining, they are 15 points behind safety. Barring a miracle, their return to the Championship seems inevitable.
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