Overview
Arsenal are slowly regaining form as key players recover from injuries. Coach Mikel Arteta's team is on a 10-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, including 7 wins.
In their most recent match, The Gunners defeated Crystal Palace 5-1 away from home. This victory gave Arsenal more confidence after two consecutive draws in the Premier League. However, they also paid a heavy price when Bukayo Saka suffered an injury and had to be out for a long time.
Saka's injury will have a big impact on Arsenal, especially the way their attack operates. Furthermore, the Gunners' danger in corner situations will also be reduced when Saka is absent. Because the England international is often assigned to take set pieces on the right flank.
However, Saka's injury is not enough to erase the gap between Arsenal and Ipswich at the moment. Compared to their opponents, Arsenal still show superiority in every aspect. Moreover, they also have the home advantage, where The Gunners have won 10, drawn 3 and are unbeaten this season.
In contrast to Arsenal's excellent form, Ipswich are playing quite poorly. They have lost 4/5 recent matches and dropped to second to last place in the rankings. Ipswich are also one of the worst defensive teams in the league this season (32 goals conceded in 17 matches). Meanwhile, Arsenal have the 3rd best attack in the Premier League.
Arsenal and Ipswich will face each other in the Premier League for the first time in nearly 23 years. The Gunners have avoided defeat in their previous nine meetings with Ipswich, winning eight of them.
Human resources situation
As mentioned, Arsenal will be dealt a blow after Saka tore his hamstring against Crystal Palace, while Raheem Sterling is also out.
On the other side of the front line, Sam Morsy will sit out this match after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season.
Expected lineup:
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli.
Ipswich: Muric, Clarke, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis, Phillips, Cajuste, Burns, Chaplin, Hutchinson, Al Hamadi.
The match between Arsenal and Ipswich Town takes place at 3:15 am on December 28 (Vietnam time).
