The Premier League season has not reached its halfway point and yet Arsenal knew this was a game they had to win. Liverpool?s stunning form at the top of the table had seen to that. It was scrappy for long spells, Ipswich digging deep, determined to show a response to the 4-0 home drubbing against Newcastle from last Saturday ? the only time they have taken a real battering this season.
Arsenal were restricted. They found chances difficult to come by. But in the end, one goal was enough ? together with another clean sheet for David Raya, his 23rd in 50 league appearances for the club. Kai Havertz was the scorer, turning home a Leandro Trossard cross midway through the first half; he made it look simple.
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