Follow live as Arsenal host Ipswich Town looking to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool

Arsenal up to second after Kai Havertz goal sees off struggling Ipswich - In their final fixture of 2024, Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening period.

Havertz has also outscored Saka for Arsenal across all competitions in 2024, netting his 21st goal against Ipswich. Going into the final game of the year, Havertz was always going to have the opportunity, level on 20 goals with the injured Saka.

Title hopefuls Arsenal rode a Kai Havertz goal to a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium in a dominant but finish-challenged affair.

Gunners leapfrog Nottingham Forest and Chelsea to move within six points of leaders Liverpool despite insipid display

Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town the day after Boxing Day moving up to second in the Premier League. Arsenal righted the wrongs from the last league game at home against Everton failing to break down a staunch defense.

Premier League latest score and updates as Kai Havertz fires hosts in front - Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, but will be without Saka after the England star

Arsenal did not need the services of Bukayo Saka as they beat Ipswich to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League on Friday night.