Time & Location
Dec 27, 2024, 3:15 PM EST
Dillon's, 955 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Match Details
Holiday Drive continues through 4th January.
Arsenal head into the festive fixture crunch in buoyant mood, despite a recent wobble that saw them draw two on the bounce. The Gunners remain firmly in the title hunt, and a win against Ipswich Town on Friday night is a must to keep pace with Liverpool. The Emirates faithful will be looking to Gabriel Jesus to continue his red-hot form in attack. The Brazilian has netted five goals in his last two games, a welcome return to form after a mostly-quiet 2024. His goalscoring prowess will be even more crucial in the absence of Bukayo Saka. With Raheem Sterling also unavailable due to a knock picked up in training, Mikel Arteta needs to be creative with his team selection amidst this busy period.
Ipswich Town, meanwhile, mark their return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence. Manager Kieran McKenna has largely stuck with the squad that achieved back-to-back promotions, and while results haven't always gone their way, they've shown glimpses of promise. Notably, both of their league wins this season have come on the road, including a surprise victory at Tottenham. Like Luton Town last season, the Tractor Boys have often been competitive despite the scoreline, with the majority of their defeats coming by a single goal. This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the league since 2002, and the first ever at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will be strong favourites, but they must be wary of a potential banana skin against a determined outfit.
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