Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
Villa have started the new campaign strongly after securing a top-four finish last term, with Unai Emery’s team winning four from five so far as well as beating Young Boys in the Champions League.
The Tractor Boys have meanwhile struggled to get going in the top flight, failing to win in their opening five games – though with three draws, they haven’t been overrun either. Follow all the team news and match updates in the live blog below as Ipswich host Aston Villa:
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
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Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
We should have predicted a quick start from the home side, as three of Ipswich’s four Premier League goals this season have come in the opening 15 minutes of matches.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Torres is down holding his face with a palm to the head by an Ipswich defender, but he’s back up on his feet and play continues.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Whilst Ipswich will be buzzing with the early lead, Villa have often come from behind already this season. So if you’re of Ipswich persuasion, this might be a long 80 minutes ahead…
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
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Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Villa already looking the more likely to open the scoring, as they sustain pressure on the home defence by keeping the ball well in the Ipswich half in the opening stage here. 64% of the action has been in the Ipswich third already – the home side get a bit of respite though as Onana is deemed to have fouled Phillips.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Tielemans with a bit of space, and he fancies his chances from 30 yards – his powerful attempt flies over Muric but Ipswich can’t afford to give the Belgian that much room with his striking prowess.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Without their captain McGinn today, the midfielder may prove to be a bigger loss than expected. Under Unai Emery, his side average 1.6 pts/game and have a 43% win rate in the league without McGinn – this is compared to 1.9 pts/game and 59% win rate in the competition with the Scot. Can Ipswich make the most of his absence?
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Ipswich Town get us underway!