Arsenal maintained their impressive unbeaten streak at the Emirates Stadium, extending it to 17 games with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Friday night. The winning goal came from Kai Havertz, who scored following a well-placed cross from Leandro Trossard, ensuring another clean sheet for the team.
Trossard began the match energetically on the left wing, with an early shot deflecting off Kalvin Phillips for a corner. Jurrien Timber also made a notable contribution, driving the ball forward before testing Ipswich’s goalkeeper, Arijanet Muric, with a shot.
The decisive moment arrived in the 23rd minute when Trossard delivered a perfect cross to Havertz, who netted the ball into the roof of the net, showcasing his scoring prowess. Declan Rice almost added a second goal but sent his long-range shot just over the crossbar, while Trossard’s assist for Gabriel Jesus was ruled offside.
As the second half began, Arsenal continued to press for another goal. Rice was fouled at the edge of the box, but Martin Odegaard’s resulting free-kick did not breach the Ipswich defense. The visitors managed to apply some pressure with a free-kick into the box, but Arsenal responded swiftly, showing strong teamwork and ball control.
Arsenal continued to maintain their attacking momentum with notable efforts from Odegaard and substitutions made by Mikel Arteta to keep the pressure on Ipswich. Despite some late attempts from the visitors, including a shot from Nathan Broadhead in stoppage time, Arsenal’s defense, highlighted by Havertz’s crucial block, held firm to secure the three points.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will start the new year with a matchup against Brentford on New Year’s Day, continuing their campaign in the Premier League. Kick-off is set for 5:30 PM at the Gtech Community Stadium.
This victory not only reinforces Arsenal’s solid home performance but also sets a positive tone as they head into the new year, demonstrating their resolve and teamwork on the pitch. The team appears well-prepared and motivated, promising an exciting 2025 ahead for their fans.